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Mercedes-Benz’s Latest Decision Signals Trouble Ahead for EVs

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-01-16 11:01:03

We are likely to see this story repeat itself, with only the names at the top changing. Mercedes-Benz’s latest announcement does not bode well for the future of electric vehicles in the United States, especially as federal tax breaks are set to expire. On September 30, the federal incentives introduced under the Biden administration to support EV adoption will officially disappear. These tax credits were designed to offset the higher cost of EVs compared to gas-powered vehicles. But with the cl

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Best Home Security Systems in 2025: Protect Your Home and Your Family

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-16 00:04:00

SimpliSafe home security systems can be easily tailored to your needs. Just add or subtract hardware and equipment as you please. CNET When choosing a home security system for your home, you may be tempted to start by deciding between a DIY setup or one that is professionally installed and monitored. When you consider the equipment, installation, monitoring options and other features you want, you'll probably reach a DIY-versus-pro system decision along the way. Here are some more parameters to

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These Stylish Bluetooth Headphones With Unbelievable Battery Life Are Still a Steal After Prime Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-16 09:50:00

Discount available: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're down to $111 -- or around 31% off -- on Amazon, which is still a great deal. 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 Bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore. What is Marshall? Marshall is a British audio hardware

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Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack affecting global businesses and governments

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-16 16:15:02

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft has warned of "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, with security researchers noting that organizations worldwide stand to be affected by the breach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Sunday in a release that the vulnerability provides unauthenticated access to systems and full access to SharePoint content, enabling bad actors to execute code over the network. CISA said t

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Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Air $179 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $150+ off, USB-C AirPods Max $99 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-16 16:47:13

Your Monday edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live with notable discounts on Apple’s Midnight 15-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $179 off courtesy of Amazon to join the ongoing $200 price drop on the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro. Next up, we move over to the 24GB M4 Pro Mac mini at over $150 off that landed over the weekend alongside this morning’s $99 discount on the USB-C AirPods Max and up to $399 off iPhone 16 Pro Max units. Just make sure you scope out the all-time low on Twelve South’s AirFly S

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SAVE Student Loan Borrowers Are Up Against an Aug. 1 Deadline. Here's What Experts Suggest

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-16 15:00:26

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET If you're a student loan borrower enrolled in SAVE, do you have to switch to a new repayment before interest payments restart in August? That's the question on millions of borrowers' minds, but the answer depends on your forgiveness options and financial situation. "It's crucial for borrowers to act based on their own personal situation," said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy exper

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What the 'Superman' Post-Credits Scenes Mean for the Future of the DC Cinematic Universe

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-16 15:25:03

The new Superman movie continues to rule the box office after its second weekend, leading the pack with $57 million from US audiences, and this relaunch of the DC universe is only getting started. Superman stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. The movie isn't an origin story; it picks up when Superman is already well-known (and moments after he loses any fight-winning streak he previously had). I won't provide any more details

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Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack — one version still vulnerable

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-16 21:27:47

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft has warned of "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, with security researchers noting that organizations worldwide stand to be affected by the breach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Sunday in a release that the vulnerability provides unauthenticated access to systems and full access to SharePoint content, enabling bad actors to execute code over the network. CISA said t

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Fresh leak offers an early look at Pixel 10’s full color lineup, and wow!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-16 21:45:46

TL;DR The colors for the vanilla Pixel 10 have leaked. The colorways are said to be Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, and Limoncello. Notably, the frequently used Porcelain colorway is missing. Google has used quite a few interesting colors for the Pixel line since its inception. We even recently voted on what we think are the best of the bunch. As we draw closer to the eventual launch of the Pixel 10, we’re preparing to see what colors the next generation will sport. If you don’t mind getting spoiled

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What happens when housing prices go down?

news.ycombinator.com Charles Marohn 2026-01-16 18:16:42

There’s a theory about housing that has taken hold with a kind of religious fervor: If you want to make housing more affordable, just build more of it. Supply and demand. Simple economics. This narrative is now dominating housing policy discussion across the political spectrum. Deregulate, upzone, speed up approvals, let the market work. And if you build enough homes, the theory goes, prices will come down. But here’s the question almost no one asks: What happens when prices actually start to

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UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-16 21:46:40

Sir Keir Starmer’s government is seeking a way out of a clash with the Trump administration over the UK’s demand that Apple provide it with access to secure customer data, two senior British officials have told the Financial Times. The officials both said the Home Office, which ordered the tech giant in January to grant access to its most secure cloud storage system, would probably have to retreat in the face of pressure from senior leaders in Washington, including Vice President JD Vance. “Th

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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Will Have a Major Connection to ‘Superman’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-16 21:00:50

James Gunn teases the “complete horror” of the Clayface movie. Get a tiny look at Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s returns for Practical Magic 2. Plus, a sneak peek at the season finale of Rick and Morty. Spoilers get! Shin Godzilla 2 According to a new report from Bloomberg, Toho is now considering a sequel to 2016’s Shin Godzilla, though a deal has yet to be made. Clayface During a recent interview with CBS Morning (via Fangoria), James Gunn described Clayface as “a complete horror film.

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Trouble Falling Asleep? I Tried This Viral Sleepy Girl Mocktail and the Results Surprised Me

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-16 20:00:03

My team of CNET sleep experts and I are always looking for the best ways of getting a good night's sleep. Between testing mattresses and researching melatonin supplements, we make time to fact-check viral social media videos. Naturally, when the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" made its rounds on TikTok and Instagram last year, I had to test its claim of being a sleep-aid-free drink by trying it for myself. A week before I sat down to write this article, when the drink first became popular, I went to the

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Apple’s new iPad Pro could get another front-facing camera

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-16 21:02:46

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. Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro could appease fans of both landscape and portrait mode by including two front-facing cameras. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says Apple is adding a camera to the top of the device, in addition to the one it introduced lengthwise last year. The last-gen iPad Pro swapped the tablet’s conventio

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Tesla’s response to cratering sales? A deals blitz

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-01-16 21:29:24

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. With its sales in the crapper, Tesla is resorting to a slate of deals and incentives to get reinvigorate flagging customer interest in its lineup of electric vehicles. In recent days, the automaker has rolled out a series of discounts and financing incentives on all of its models, as it seeks to capitalize on what is likely

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CoreWeave stock climbs after company announces $1.5 billion bond sale

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-17 02:16:09

Michael Intrator, Founder & CEO of CoreWeave, Inc., Nvidia-backed cloud services provider, reacts during the company's IPO at the Nasdaq Market, in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2025. CoreWeave stock rose more than 1% after the renter of artificial intelligence data centers said it plans to sell $1.5 billion worth of bonds. The company said in a release that the notes, due in 2031, will use the capital for general purposes, such as paying off debt. In May, the company announced a $2 billion

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UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-17 02:30:09

Sir Keir Starmer’s government is seeking a way out of a clash with the Trump administration over the UK’s demand that Apple provide it with access to secure customer data, two senior British officials have told the Financial Times. The officials both said the Home Office, which ordered the tech giant in January to grant access to its most secure cloud storage system, would probably have to retreat in the face of pressure from senior leaders in Washington, including Vice President JD Vance. “Th

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The Download: how your data is being used to train AI, and why chatbots aren’t doctors

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2026-01-17 06:10:00

The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Hackers exploited a flaw in Microsoft’s software to attack government agencies Engineers across the world are racing to mitigate the risk it poses. (Bloomberg $) + The attack hones in on servers housed within an organization, not the cloud. (WP $) 2 The French government has launched a criminal probe into X It’s investigating the company’s recommendation algorithm—

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France launches criminal probe of X's alleged algorithm 'manipulation'

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-17 06:30:17

France is investigating whether X has manipulated its algorithm and engaged in "fraudulent data extraction." Prosecutors are looking into if the social media platform engaged in election interference. They launched the investigation on July 11, following reports in January. It has labelled X as an "organized gang." X's Global Government Affairs account issued a scathing breakdown of what it calls France's "politically-motivated criminal investigation" and its refusal to cooperate. The French g

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This simple Android Auto change would set my voice command frustrations to rest

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-17 15:00:26

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority When I hop into my car, there is a list of checklist items I absentmindedly tick off. One is reaching for my cheap Android Auto dongle in my glovebox and plugging it in. Google’s in-car phone mirroring service has become essential to my car trips, as much as fuel, a seat belt, and a steering wheel. However, unlike driving, operating Android Auto is often challenging, especially when using voice commands. I’ve had so many issues with Android Auto’s voice assi

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Learn 14 Languages from Babbel with this exclusive StackSocial deal

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-17 17:07:14

Learning a new language doesn’t have to mean night classes, bulky textbooks, or boring apps. With Babbel, you can pick up real-world conversation skills through short, fun, and practical lessons. And right now, you can get a lifetime subscription for only $159 (regularly $599). Why Babbel? Babbel gives you lifetime access to lessons in 14 languages, including French Spanish German Italian Portuguese Swedish Turkish And that’s just a small sample. You’re not limited to just one either,

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Super-resolution microscopes reveal new details of cells and disease

news.ycombinator.com Katarina Zimmer 2026-01-14 15:13:34

Using a tiny, spherical glass lens sandwiched between two brass plates, the 17th century Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to officially describe red blood cells and sperm cells in human tissues, and observe “animalcules” — bacteria and protists — in the water of a lake. Increasingly powerful light microscopes followed, revealing cell organelles like the nucleus and energy-producing mitochondria. But by 1873, scientists realized there was a limit to the level of detail. W

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Are Wi-Fi 6E Routers Worth Your Money? Here’s Everything You Should Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-17 17:00:00

Our growing reliance on the internet means we need a stable, high-speed internet connection to do almost everything, from working to gaming. Although it's tempting to purchase the fastest internet plan possible, a lot more goes into a reliable internet connection than speed alone. In fact, for the most part, a good internet connection requires a router in good condition and optimally located. The latest Wi-Fi standards are focused on reducing latency and making it easier to connect multiple devi

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A Head-to-Toe Breakdown of Social Media’s Billion-Dollar Remedies

wired.com Elana Klein 2026-01-17 16:00:00

Bad mood? Puffy face? Immune issues? Across TikTok and Instagram there are scores of influencers ready to sell you some products—without ever sending you to a doctor.

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Beyond Wellness

wired.com Geraldine Castro 2026-01-17 16:00:00

The line between science and wellness has been blurred beyond recognition. WIRED is here to help.

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The Demise of China’s Hottest Online Shopping Craze

wired.com Zeyi Yang 2026-01-17 16:30:00

During the height of the pandemic, a unique kind of online shopping became one of the hottest trends in China’s tech industry. Called “community group buying,” it allowed consumers to save money on everything from apples to iPhones by placing bulk orders together with their friends and family. The model, which was kind of like Groupon meets Instacart, proved especially popular for groceries. But now, China's community group-buying platforms are vanishing one by one. Late last month, Meituan, th

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Microsoft wants to fix ‘slow or sluggish’ performance in Windows 11

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-17 16:30:39

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Ever since Windows 11 first debuted in October 2021, there have been complaints about its performance on certain types of hardware. Whether it was gaming on new hybrid performance CPUs showing no improvement on Windows 11, or claims that Windows 11 simply feels lethargic compared to Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to fix the problems with updates to the OS. Now, it wants direct

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Here’s how Apple Intelligence keeps privacy in mind versus the competition

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-01-17 09:10:43

Artificial intelligence has obviously been the industry craze for the past couple years. While large language models are incredibly capable, they’ve always come with a bit of a compromise: privacy. Ultimately, you’re still using a model hosted in the cloud, and all of your conversations are stored on some server. Apple’s always had privacy at the core of its products – so in the months leading up to the debut of Apple’s AI features, many people wondered: how would Apple handle it? Today, we del

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Log by time, not by count

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-17 11:15:55

Log by Time, not by Count July 20, 2025 "How to Log" is a surprisingly deep topic in software engineering with many different viewpoints, and they're almost all valid in different situations. I'm going to argue that when processing lots of events, it's best to log every X seconds, rather than every X messages. This is a simple concept, but I've never seen it written down before. Let's quickly look at some pseudocode to understand what I mean. Count-based logging num_events_processed = 0 whi

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Laminar Flow Airfoil

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 02:54:27

Laminar Flow is the smooth, uninterrupted flow of air over the contour of the wings, fuselage, or other parts of an aircraft in flight. Laminar flow is most often found at the front of a streamlined body and is an important factor in flight. If the smooth flow of air is interrupted over a wing section, turbulence is created which results in a loss of lift and a high degree of drag. An airfoil designed for minimum drag and uninterrupted flow of the boundary layer is called a laminar airfoil. The

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