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PHP License Update

news.ycombinator.com Change Authority 2026-03-03 20:37:27

rfc:php_license_update Date: 2025-07-10 Author: Ben Ramsey, [email protected] Proposed Version: PHP 9.0 Status: Under Discussion First Published at: http://wiki.php.net/rfc/php_license_update Introduction PHP has a long history of confusion, concerns, and disagreements regarding its custom open source license, and the Zend Engine License, which covers the sources in the Zend/ directory, adds to this confusion and additionally complicates matters, since it is not an Open Source Initiative App

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Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and XAI Granted Up to $200M from Defense Department

news.ycombinator.com Ashley Capoot 2026-03-03 20:16:19

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Home to the US Defense Department, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings. The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it's granting contract awards of up to $200 million for artificial intelligence development at Anthropic, Google , OpenAI and xAI. The DoD's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of "advanced AI capabilities to address c

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LIGO detects most massive black hole merger to date

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-03 18:06:51

The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration has detected the merger of the most massive black holes ever observed with gravitational waves using the US National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded LIGO observatories. The powerful merger produced a final black hole approximately 225 times the mass of our Sun. The signal, designated GW231123, was detected during the fourth observing run of the LVK network on November 23, 2023. LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory, made history i

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Hits Digital Tomorrow With Tons of Extras

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-03 20:00:06

If you missed How to Train Your Dragon on the big screen—or more likely, saw it and want to watch it again, based on its box-office haul—tomorrow’s your lucky day. The hit live-action adaptation of the hit animated film arrives on digital July 15, with a physical version coming August 12. Best of all for fans, the home release is jam-packed with over 75 minutes of extras, including deleted scenes and multiple making-of featurettes, as well as a look at the film’s new theme park experience. Here

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Starlink Doubled Its Speed In 2 Years. It Still Doesn’t Meet the FCC’s Definition of Broadband

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 16:39:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as it was two years ago, according to a new report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 milli

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The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye: This Is What It's Made Of

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 17:46:00

This year, food dyes are being put under a microscope. Following the US Food and Drug Administration's ban on Red Dye No. 3 in January, the administration has since approved three natural food dyes in its stead. Now, in addition to the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food manufacturers to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply, the FDA is asking these companies to fast-track getting rid of Red No. 3 before the 2027 deadline. To help this along

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These Stylish Bluetooth Headphones With Unbelievable Battery Life Are Still Cheaper Than Ever After Prime Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 17:50:05

Amazon Prime Day discount still available: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're at an all-time low price of $100 -- or around 38% off. Move quickly though, because with Prime Day done and dusted, who knows how long this price will stick around. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear Blu

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 15, #1487

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 18:00:03

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 15, #765

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 18:00:09

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle had some fun categories, and wasn't too tough. It helps to know your scary movies. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 15, #295

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 18:00:11

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. It helps to have an interest in UK sports for today's Connections: Sports Edition. And as is often the case, the purple-group words have an unexpected link between them. Keep reading for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sund

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iPhone 17 Colors: Rumor Has It This Familiar Hue Could Be Limited to Just One iPhone Model

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 18:01:00

The rumored iPhone 17 color lineup is here, but there are some unexpected changes. A Korean blogger named yeux1122 on Friday published two images of camera covers that could be the full lineup for Apple. The most recent colorful rumor gives us a full lineup of what colors we can expect from the iPhone 17 base model and the rumored iPhone 17 Air. We've heard rumors that the iPhone 17 base model could come in purple, green and sky blue. But two other familiar colors are now said to be included i

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Z Fold 6: Slimmer Body, Bigger Screens and Slightly Higher Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 20:24:26

At Samsung Unpacked in July, the phonemaker introduced its most advanced foldable yet: the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It supersedes last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 with upgrades big and small (or rather, big and thin), but how exactly do they compare? Here's the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs comparison. Samsung has been releasing foldable phones for over half a decade now since the initial Galaxy Fold (no "Z" back then) launched in 2019, and the company has gotten pretty good at the newer smartph

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Reddit’s UK users must now prove they’re 18 to view adult content

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-03 18:14:52

Reddit announced today that it has started verifying UK users' ages before letting them "view certain mature content" in order to comply with the country's Online Safety Act. Reddit said that users "shouldn't need to share personal information to participate in meaningful discussions," but that it will comply with the law by verifying age in a way that protects users' privacy. "Using Reddit has never required disclosing your real world identity, and these updates don't change that," Reddit said

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Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-03 18:54:39

Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices. Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers, which are compatible with iOS and Android devices, are being updated to include an Alert feature that sets off a siren and strobing light when a user wants help. Pebblebee started selling Android trackers in May 2024 in three different form factors: an AirTag-like Clip version, a credit card-shaped Card SKU, and the smallest version, Tag. In October 2024, Pe

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Superman is a box office hit, but the hard part comes next

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-03-03 20:22:45

Over the weekend, DC Studios’ new Superman feature became this year’s third-biggest box-office debut in the US. The movie’s success is a sign that theatergoers might actually not be quite as tired of superheroes as people tend to think, and that’s particularly notable for Warner Bros., given the studio’s plan to build a new cinematic universe of DC Comics adaptations for the big screen. But making interconnected film franchises work is easier said than done. And even though Superman is putting u

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Prime Day event drove over $24B in US e-commerce sales, GenAI traffic was up 3,300%

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-03-03 14:44:41

Amazon’s Prime Day, which leads to an overall boost to U.S. e-commerce thanks to competitive sales, saw a significant increase in retail traffic driven by generative AI products, including chatbots and browsers. According to a post-Prime Day analysis by Adobe Analytics, GenAI traffic to U.S. retail sites increased by 3,300% year-over-year — which was more than the firm had originally forecast. Adobe’s e-commerce division provided an analysis of the U.S. retail landscape encompassing over 1 tril

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NotebookLM adds featured notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, and others

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-03-03 15:26:38

Google is transforming its popular AI-powered research and note-taking assistant, NotebookLM, into more of a destination. The company announced Monday it would add a series of featured notebooks from various authors, publications, researchers, and nonprofits that allow NotebookLM users to explore a wide array of topics from health and life advice to travel tips and financial analysis, and more. The initial collection, which includes notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, as well as profess

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Malaysia will require trade permits for US AI chips

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-03-03 15:37:50

Malaysia is taking on a bigger role in helping the U.S. prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of U.S. origin out of its country on Monday. Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping U.S. AI chips, effective immediately. “Malaysia stands firm against any attempt to circumvent ex

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Former Sequoia partner Matt Miller raises $355M for new fund — with Sequoia’s backing

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-03-03 20:56:19

Former Sequoia partner Matt Miller has already locked in $355 million for his new VC firm, Evantic, which is also backed by Sequoia, TechCrunch learned. Last December, Miller announced his departure from Sequoia after twelve years to “start [his] own fund focused on the great founders of Europe.” Despite the European focus, TechCrunch’s understanding is that Evantic will actually invest on both sides of the Atlantic, with a focus on B2B companies at the Series B and growth stages. However, its

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Rocket Lab stock jumps nearly 11%, building on strong rally

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-03-04 00:07:48

An Electron rocket launches the Baby Come Back mission from New Zealand on July 17, 2023. Rocket Lab stock soared nearly 11% Monday, building on a strong run fueled by space innovation. Shares of the space infrastructure company have nearly doubled over the past two months following a slew of successful launches and a deal with the European Union. The stock is up 63% year to date after surging nearly sixfold in 2024. Shares have skyrocketed nearly 70% over the last month. Last month, Rocket

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These Strange Jobs Will Survive AI, Expert Says

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-03 23:28:53

Many experts hold that generative AI will have sweeping effects on the job market. But how exactly it will transform the workforce remains a subject of much debate. According to Adam Dorr, the director of research at tech forecast nonprofit RethinkX, we're risking putting all of humanity out of a job — and only some oddly specific occupations will survive a major transformation. "Technology has a new target in its crosshairs — and that's us," Dorr told The Guardian. "That’s our labor." Accord

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Android’s hidden phone info menu is finally getting organized

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 00:56:50

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android Canary is showing a change to the hidden phone information menu. There’s a new entry called “Phone Information V2.” The new entry separates information that was on one page into four categories: Device Details, Data & Network, Satellite, and IMS. Did you know that Android has secret short codes you can use to gain quick access to certain features or information? You just have to enter one of the codes into the dialer to trigger an action or be

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9to5Mac Daily: July 14, 2025 – Apple and F1, more

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-03-04 00:22:33

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password—featuring a new passkey feature that lets you go passwordless on compatible apps and sites. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe

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M5 iPad Pro could finally deliver something we’ve all been asking for

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-04 00:38:41

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro is launching this fall, and thanks to the huge upgrades coming in iPadOS 26, it’s set to deliver something users have long asked for: new hardware that’s truly pushed to the limits by it software. M5 iPad Pro set to reverse the software shortcoming of every prior launch I’ve been an iPad Pro user for nearly a decade, and an iPad user even longer. One trademark of the iPad Pro era in particular is that hardware has outpaced software. If you revisit iPad Pro reviews from th

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Apple’s new C1 brings two killer features, and it’s just the start

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-04 00:49:31

Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Air will come with a key component many years in the making: the C1 modem, which debuted in the iPhone 16e. The idea of a new modem may not sound very exciting, but already with this first version it’s become clear why Apple spent so long developing it. There are cost benefits to ditching Qualcomm, but also user-facing improvements. Here are two killer features Apple’s new C1 enables. #1: Battery life gains Who among us wouldn’t appreciate a little more battery li

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The 30th-anniversary PS5 controller will be available again for a limited time

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-03 23:57:31

You have to be a PS Plus subscriber if you want to increase your odds of getting one, though. In a world of flashy limited-edition video game consoles, the 30th anniversary PS5 hardware Sony released in September 2024 came off as remarkably refined, which might have been why it was so hard to actually buy. If you missed that original drop, you'll have another chance to order it, according to a Facebook post on the official PlayStation Facebook page. Sony is doing a limited restock of the 30th A

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Claude AI now integrates with Canva

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-04 00:18:08

Anthropic's Claude can now create and edit designs with visual studio Canva from within an AI chat. This integration is powered by a Canva server that uses Anthropic's Model Context Protocol, or MCP. Claude can use Canvas's tools to generate a design or search for materials within a user's Canva workspace. This functionality requires a paid subscription to Claude, and access also varies based on the user's Canva plan. Multiple artificial intelligence platforms have started using MCP to connect

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Meta says it's cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-04 00:37:13

Meta is going after creators who rip off other users' content as part of a broader effort to fix Facebook's feed. In its latest update, the company laid out new steps it's taking to penalize accounts that lift work from others. In a blog post for creators, Meta says that accounts that "repeatedly" and "improperly" reuse other accounts' text posts, photos or videos will have their pages demonetized "for a period of time." Meta willa also throttle all of their posts, not just the ones with the of

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UK launches vulnerability research program for external experts

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-04 00:21:22

UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced a new Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI) that aims to strengthen relations with external cybersecurity experts. The agency already conducts internal vulnerability research on a wide range of technologies and will continue to do so. However, the launch of VRI will create a parallel program designed to improve discovery and sharing of critical insights with the community more expeditiously. The NCSC is the UK's cybersecurity authority

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Sonos' cheapest smart speaker is also the one I use the most. Here's why

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-03-03 23:41:07

Jada Jones/ZDNET In addition to a pair of trusty headphones for private listening when you're out in public, you need a portable speaker to keep the music bumping when you're outside grilling, swimming, or walking. A speaker to have inside for jamming out while you're cleaning, cooking, or hosting friends is a bonus, and one that's stylish enough to go from your outdoor hike to your indoor dinner party is a rarity. Also: Here's how a free software upgrade made the Sonos Ace worth their price t

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Latest Tech News

PHP License Update

Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and XAI Granted Up to $200M from Defense Department

LIGO detects most massive black hole merger to date

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Hits Digital Tomorrow With Tons of Extras

Starlink Doubled Its Speed In 2 Years. It Still Doesn’t Meet the FCC’s Definition of Broadband

The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye: This Is What It's Made Of

These Stylish Bluetooth Headphones With Unbelievable Battery Life Are Still Cheaper Than Ever After Prime Day

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 15, #1487

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 15, #765

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 15, #295

iPhone 17 Colors: Rumor Has It This Familiar Hue Could Be Limited to Just One iPhone Model

Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Z Fold 6: Slimmer Body, Bigger Screens and Slightly Higher Price

Reddit’s UK users must now prove they’re 18 to view adult content

Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

Superman is a box office hit, but the hard part comes next

Prime Day event drove over $24B in US e-commerce sales, GenAI traffic was up 3,300%

NotebookLM adds featured notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, and others

Malaysia will require trade permits for US AI chips

Former Sequoia partner Matt Miller raises $355M for new fund — with Sequoia’s backing

Rocket Lab stock jumps nearly 11%, building on strong rally

These Strange Jobs Will Survive AI, Expert Says

Android’s hidden phone info menu is finally getting organized

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M5 iPad Pro could finally deliver something we’ve all been asking for

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The 30th-anniversary PS5 controller will be available again for a limited time

Claude AI now integrates with Canva

Meta says it's cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content

UK launches vulnerability research program for external experts

Sonos' cheapest smart speaker is also the one I use the most. Here's why

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