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As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue

news.ycombinator.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-26 18:19:46

Google’s AI search features are killing traffic to publishers, so now the company is proposing a possible solution. On Thursday, the tech giant officially launched Offerwall, a new tool that allows publishers to generate revenue beyond the more traffic-dependent options, like ads. Offerwall lets publishers give their sites’ readers a variety of ways to access their content, including through options like micropayments, taking surveys, watching ads, and more. In addition, Google says that publis

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Book authors made the wrong arguments in Meta AI training case, judge says

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-26 18:45:41

Soon after a landmark ruling deemed that when Anthropic copied books to train artificial intelligence models, it was a "transformative" fair use, another judge has arrived at the same conclusion in a case pitting book authors against Meta. But that doesn't necessarily mean the judges are completely in agreement, and that could soon become a problem for not just Meta, but other big AI companies celebrating the pair of wins this week. On Wednesday, Judge Vince Chhabria explained that he sided wi

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Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-02-26 18:46:30

Lauren Goode: Well, speaking of Darth Vader, Disney recently licensed the use of Darth Vader's voice for a chatbot in Fortnite. Everybody knows what Fortnite is, right? And what's interesting about this is this deal ended up causing some backlash from the actors in SAG-AFTRA, which is the union that represents actors and voice actors and stuff like that, where they were arguing that this is an example of AI-generated voices replacing their work, their very human work, without authorization, and

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Now Google’s Gemini AI is ready to fill in those empty cells in your spreadsheet

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-26 23:17:20

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. Google is launching a new AI function in Sheets to help you generate text to fill out parts of your spreadsheet. The feature, powered by Google Gemini, can reference specific cells to create text, summarize information, or categorize your data. In the example shared by Google, you can use the new AI function to generate and tailor copy for an adver

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As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-26 23:04:10

Google’s AI search features are killing traffic to publishers, so now the company is proposing a possible solution. On Thursday, the tech giant officially launched Offerwall, a new tool that allows publishers to generate revenue beyond the more traffic-dependent options, like ads. Offerwall lets publishers give their sites’ readers a variety of ways to access their content, including through options like micro payments, taking surveys, watching ads, and more. In addition, Google says that publi

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Homeland Security warns of Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting US networks

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-02-26 23:20:00

In Brief A bulletin issued Sunday by U.S. Homeland Security said it expects to see Iranian government-backed hackers conduct attacks against U.S. networks, amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel, and Iran. The National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin said low-level cyberattacks by hacktivists are “likely,” adding that hacktivists and government-linked hackers “routinely target” poorly secured U.S. networks and internet-connected devices to cause disruption. The bulletin was

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Proton Pass takes on Google Wallet with an extra privacy twist

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 05:13:08

TL;DR Proton Pass now supports storing more than just passwords, including medical records and passport numbers. You can create fully custom entries or use 14 new templates, with file attachments up to 10GB. Unlike Google Wallet, Proton Pass applies end-to-end encryption to everything you save and share. As you move more of your life into the digital world, Google and Apple are gaining more competition for Wallet apps. Proton Pass is the privacy-focused password manager from the makers of Pro

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watchOS 26 has these hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-27 05:11:44

watchOS 26 is the Apple Watch’s next major hardware update, and it includes several Apple Intelligence-powered features. Here are the hardware requirements to get Apple Intelligence on your Watch. New AI features on Apple Watch each have unique requirements Last year when Apple Intelligence first launched, it was exclusive to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Since then, Vision Pro has been added. In watchOS 26, Apple is bringing AI features to the Apple Watch too. But when it comes to hardware compatib

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Brad Feld on ‘Give First’ and the art of mentorship (at any age)

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2026-02-26 09:31:20

Brad Feld has spent decades operating by a simple principle: Give without expecting anything in return. This philosophy goes beyond traditional pay-it-forward thinking, he says. It’s about helping others, knowing only that meaningful connections and opportunities will emerge organically over time if you do. The entrepreneur and VC, who began angel investing in the 1990s, rose to prominence through his candid blog “Feld Thoughts,” which pulled back the curtain on the then-secretive venture indus

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OnePlus Watch 3 Gets Smaller Size Because Not Everybody Has Hulk Wrists

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2026-02-27 09:00:03

OnePlus is giving customers exactly what they’ve been asking for: a smaller version of its Watch 3 smartwatch. With a 43mm case, the smaller Watch 3 will be better for those with smaller wrists than the one-size-fits-all 46mm model that launched last year to generally high reviews. The OnePlus Watch 43mm launches next month on July 8 in the U.S. and Canada, but the gadget company hasn’t announced pricing. With a smaller 1.32-inch display, we’re expecting the daintier smartwatch to cost less tha

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Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film for Amazon

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-02-27 09:30:36

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. First, Amazon MGM secured creative control of the James Bond IP, then it brought Amy Pascal and David Heyman in to produce a new feature about the iconic spy. Now, the studio has found a director to lead the project. Last night, Amazon MGM announced that Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct a new Bond film — the studio’s first

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Dell announces new Premium replacement for the XPS line

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-27 14:00:18

After going through a controversial branding change that eliminated the beloved XPS name, Dell has launched its replacement. The new Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium Windows 11 laptops represent the high end of Dell's business lineup and offer features like Intel Core Ultra 9 16-core CPUs, NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPUs and battery life up to 27 hours. The XPS name may be gone but last year's design largely remains. Both models keep the simple and elegant wedge-like form from before, with slightly big

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Beat the Nightly Heat With the Best Cooling Pillows of 2025: Tested and Reviewed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 14:00:00

Caroline Igo/CNET The heat dome that’s baking the central and eastern US is bringing the hottest temperatures we’ve seen this year. Hot sleeper or not, there’s a good chance you might be looking for some relief at night. When flipping pillows and rolling over to find a cool spot on the mattress doesn't work, you might need some cooling technology. A pillow designed with cooling technology can be a game changer, especially if its tech extends beyond a cooling cover into the pillow's stuffing or

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Dell’s new Premium laptops are here, for the XPS rebrand nobody asked for

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-02-27 14:00:00

After scrapping its XPS branding earlier this year, Dell has now launched two of the new “Premium” laptop models that are replacing it. Aside from being refreshed with Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 Arrow Lake processors, a slightly revised Dell lid logo, and a few other spec changes, the Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium are nearly identical to the popular XPS 16 and XPS 14 that preceded them. “The new name signals a fresh chapter — one that makes it easier than ever to find the right PC while

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Amazon's James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-27 18:30:23

Amazon MGM Studio's James Bond movie, the first of what could be many in a series, will be directed by Denis Villeneuve. The company has revealed that he will be leading the production in an announcement, where it also named Villeneuve's wife Tanya Lapointe as an executive producer. Villeneuve is perhaps best known for directing Dune and Dune: Part Two, the latest adaptations of Frank Herbert's novel starring Timothée Chalamet. He also directed the sci-fi drama Arrival with Amy Adams and Jeremy

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Structured Output with LangChain and Llamafile

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-23 05:01:10

2 minutes read This article shows how one can teach Llamafile to handle structured outputs like JSON. If you’re already familiar with LangChain, you’ll know that popular models like OpenAI include their own implementations of with_structured_output. Using it is straightforward: All we need is to derive a new class from Pydantic’s BaseModel. The rest happens transparently. You don’t need to teach the LLM anything. Using Llamafile This isn’t currently possible with Llamafile, which I’m using i

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HP’s 4.5-Star 15.6″ Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Just Crashed to 76% Off, Limited Stock Remaining

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-27 18:10:13

A lot of us need a new laptop. Look, we get that you’re attached to your old laptop, we’ve all been there, but it’s probably time for an upgrade to something a little more modern, something a little more powerful. After all, it’s not meant to take several minutes to load anything in 2025, so you shouldn’t suffer needlessly. There is another way, and it doesn’t even cost that much. See at Amazon If you act quickly, you can make the most of this limited-time Amazon deal that brings this HP 16-in

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This Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker Drops Below Last Prime Day Price to Clear Out Stock Before July

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-27 18:40:52

Everyone knows that rock and roll isn’t just a kind of music, it’s a lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle about embracing the good things in life, hanging with your friends, and living life as much as possible. It’s also best accompanied by the power of rock though, and when you’re looking to do that, the best thing you can do right now is to get your hands on a really good speaker. See at Amazon There are plenty of portable Bluetooth speakers out there now, but it can make picking the right one for yo

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Can No-Buy July Help You Save Money? It Can Do So Much More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 18:00:00

Buying only the basics was easier -- and way more fun -- than I ever thought it could be. Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET No-buy challenges have been around for a while but they're getting a new burst of energy this summer. Social media users are inviting newbies and veterans alike to curb overconsumption and save money with "no-buy July." Also called "low-buy July," the challenge doesn't mean spending no money at all. After all, you can't avoid paying for essentials like housing, food and utilities. B

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The Switch 2 Pro Controller Makes a Comfortable Upgrade, but Still Falls a Bit Short

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 18:00:09

The Switch 2 Pro Controller is a standalone controller that pairs with the new Switch 2 and provides a more comfortable gaming experience than the standard Joy-Cons. While it might look similar to the old model, the second-gen controller has a number of new features to help it earn that "Pro" title. The 2 Pro retails for $85 -- a pretty significant jump over the original's $70. The good news is that, if you want to save some money, the Switch 1 Pro Controllers do work on the Switch 2. Since it'

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Google Wallet is making it easier to create custom passes on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 05:30:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet now appears in Android’s share sheet, letting you quickly create a custom pass from any image you share. This new shortcut lets you start the custom pass creation flow by sharing an image, bypassing the need to open the Wallet app first. The feature is currently rolling out via a server-side update, so it may not be available on your device just yet. Google Wallet lets you store digital versions of your credit cards, transit passes, loyalty

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I'm Done With Citronella. This $35 Device Keeps Mosquitos at Bay Without the Odor

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 03:00:04

Longer, hotter summers means a longer mosquito season. If June's heat waves are any indication of what's to come, you better have a plan for bugs. I was winging it with fickle citronella and stinky bug spray until I discovered the Thermacell -- an affordable bug repellent diffuser that has kept my evenings almost completely bite-free since I started using it. The Thermacell works better than any mosquito repellant I've tried. David Watsky/CNET Massachusetts-based Thermacell makes a line of dev

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Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 Review: The Mini-LED Display Shines but There's Little Else to Get Excited About

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 05:00:07

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.3 / 10 SCORE Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 $1,450 at Dell Pros Bright, striking mini-LED display Strong productivity performance Sturdy chassis Cons Poor battery life Subpar speakers Mushy keyboard At the beginning of 2025, Dell introduced a sweeping rebrand to its laptop product stack in an attempt to simplify its offerings. One of the results of the rebrand

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This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-28 06:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux Lite 7.4 is available to download and install for free from the official site. This lightweight Linux distribution comes with everything you need and performs like an absolute champ. The default desktop is a bit bland, but it's fairly easy to customize. View now at Linuxliteos My friend recently wanted to bring an old laptop back to life. Her aging Intel MacBook was no longer supported by Apple, and instead of letting the machine wind up in a landfill somewhere, sh

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Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-28 06:35:11

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for under $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn't replaceable or rechargeable. $17.99 at Amazon The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for only $18 on Amazon. Losing stuff is a huge issue in my home. My husband constantly loses his keys and wallet

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Howdy – Windows Hello style facial authentication for Linux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 05:34:36

Howdy provides Windows Hello™ style authentication for Linux. Use your built-in IR emitters and camera in combination with facial recognition to prove who you are. Using the central authentication system (PAM), this works everywhere you would otherwise need your password: Login, lock screen, sudo, su, etc. Installation Howdy is currently available and packaged for Debian/Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE. If you’re interested in packaging Howdy for your distro, don’t hesitate to open an

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James Bond Has Shaken Up a New Director: ‘Dune’ Helmer Denis Villeneuve

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-28 04:15:11

Rumors have been circulating about who’ll be the next director to put James Bond through his superspy paces. Now we know who’s been hired: Denis Villeneuve, the four-time Oscar nominee behind Dune, Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario, and more. Variety reports Villeneuve will also executive produce with his partner and frequent collaborator Tanya Lapointe. The trade has a very excited statement from Villeneuve to go with the news: “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are c

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100,000 Mattresses Sold on Amazon Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Risk. Here’s What You Should Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 04:30:00

You'll want to check the tags if you purchased a mattress from Amazon within the past couple of years. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), around 100,000 Crayan mattresses are being recalled due to flammability risks as of June 18, 2025. Here’s how to check if you have one of these mattresses and how to receive a refund. What products are being recalled? The recall involves Crayan Mattresses’ 10-inch and 12-inch beds (twin, full, queen and king sizes), sold on Amazon

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Brad Feld on “Give First” and the art of mentorship (at any age)

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2026-02-28 09:31:20

Brad Feld has spent decades operating by a simple principle: give without expecting anything in return. This philosophy goes beyond traditional pay-it-forward thinking, he says. It’s about helping others, knowing only that meaningful connections and opportunities will emerge organically over time if you do. The entrepreneur and VC, who began angel investing in the 1990s, rose to prominence through his candid blog “Feld Thoughts,” which pulled back the curtain on the then-secretive venture indus

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US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-28 18:50:37

Senators Marsha Blacburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have reintroduced a bill that would force app store owners like Apple and Google to allow third-party payment systems and sideloading apps, among a collection of other developer-friendly changes. The bill, called the Open App Markets App, was originally introduced in 2021, but it never came up for a vote after passing through the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2022. T

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Latest Tech News

As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue

Book authors made the wrong arguments in Meta AI training case, judge says

Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight

Now Google’s Gemini AI is ready to fill in those empty cells in your spreadsheet

As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue

Homeland Security warns of Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting US networks

Proton Pass takes on Google Wallet with an extra privacy twist

watchOS 26 has these hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence

Brad Feld on ‘Give First’ and the art of mentorship (at any age)

OnePlus Watch 3 Gets Smaller Size Because Not Everybody Has Hulk Wrists

Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film for Amazon

Dell announces new Premium replacement for the XPS line

Beat the Nightly Heat With the Best Cooling Pillows of 2025: Tested and Reviewed

Dell’s new Premium laptops are here, for the XPS rebrand nobody asked for

Amazon's James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve

Structured Output with LangChain and Llamafile

HP’s 4.5-Star 15.6″ Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Just Crashed to 76% Off, Limited Stock Remaining

This Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker Drops Below Last Prime Day Price to Clear Out Stock Before July

Can No-Buy July Help You Save Money? It Can Do So Much More

The Switch 2 Pro Controller Makes a Comfortable Upgrade, but Still Falls a Bit Short

Google Wallet is making it easier to create custom passes on Android

I'm Done With Citronella. This $35 Device Keeps Mosquitos at Bay Without the Odor

Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 Review: The Mini-LED Display Shines but There's Little Else to Get Excited About

This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

Howdy – Windows Hello style facial authentication for Linux

James Bond Has Shaken Up a New Director: ‘Dune’ Helmer Denis Villeneuve

100,000 Mattresses Sold on Amazon Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Risk. Here’s What You Should Know

Brad Feld on “Give First” and the art of mentorship (at any age)

US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores

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