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Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-01-17 12:00:00

It's been speculated on. It's been rumored. It's been hoped for. And according to an interview with TechRadar, it's happening. Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat says Google plans to combine Chrome OS and Android “into a single platform.” Google has kept its phone and tablet operating systems distinct from its laptop platform. There has been plenty of crossover over the years—the biggest being the introduction of Android apps to Chromebooks back in 2016—but they have always coexisted. Wit

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Trying Guix: A Nixer's impressions

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 21:11:19

Trying Guix: A Nixer's Impressions People occasionally ask me how I think Guix compares to Nix. Let me set the stage: I've been using Nix for many years, have large projects using Nix, used to be very active in the Nix community, and even wrote multiple Nix language interpreters, so I'd say that I'm at least fairly comfortable with Nix. I'm also one of those people who live in Emacs. I'm no stranger to Lisps (although my experience with Scheme is limited) and am very fond of them. It feels nat

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Shutting Down Clear Linux OS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-17 17:45:12

After years of innovation and community collaboration, we’re ending support for Clear Linux OS. Effective immediately, Intel will no longer provide security patches, updates, or maintenance for Clear Linux OS, and the Clear Linux OS GitHub repository will be archived in read-only mode. So, if you’re currently using Clear Linux OS, we strongly recommend planning your migration to another actively maintained Linux distribution as soon as possible to ensure ongoing security and stability. Rest ass

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Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish files to go public on NYSE

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2026-01-17 22:24:13

Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, holds hundred dollar bills as he speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022 in Miami, Florida. The Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish filed for an IPO on Friday, the latest digital asset firm to head for the public market. The company, led by CEO Tom Farley, a veteran of the finance industry and former president of the New York Stock Exchange, said it pl

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Block shares soar 10% on entry into S&P 500

cnbc.com Ari Levy 2026-01-18 03:55:24

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter Inc. and Square Inc., listens during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida, on Friday, June 4, 2021. Block shares jumped more than 10% in extended trading on Friday, as the fintech company gets set to join the S&P 500, replacing Hess . It's the second change to the benchmark this week, after S&P Global announced on Monday that ad-tech firm The Trade Desk would be added to the S&P 500. Trade Desk is taking the place of softw

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Google Pixel 10 series rumors: Everything we know so far

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 02:11:12

The Google Pixel 9 series features a slightly revamped design, three different Pro models, a stronger emphasis on AI, and plenty of other changes. It also represents one of the biggest deviations from the Pixel formula that we’ve seen in years. Despite several notable changes, the Pixel 9 still retains several of the most criticized aspects of the Pixel series, including limited storage options and a less competitive SoC compared to other phones. With all of this in mind, what can we expect fro

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Arch Linux pulls AUR packages that installed Chaos RAT malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-18 03:12:39

Arch Linux has pulled three malicious packages uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR) were used to install the CHAOS remote access trojan (RAT) on Linux devices. The packages were named "librewolf-fix-bin", "firefox-patch-bin", and "zen-browser-patched-bin," and were uploaded by the same user, "danikpapas," on July 16. The packages were removed two days later by the Arch Linux team after being flagged as malicious by the community. "On the 16th of July, at around 8pm UTC+2, a malicious AU

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Section 174 is reversed, mostly

news.ycombinator.com Gergely Orosz 2026-01-17 23:07:57

Hi, this is Gergely with a bonus, free issue of the Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter. In every issue, I cover Big Tech and startups through the lens of senior engineers and engineering leaders. Today, we get into one out of four topics from last week’s The Pulse issue, which full subscribers received seven days ago. If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can subscribe here. Since early 2024, a tax change in the US named “Section 174” has been plaguing tech companies in the country. It was introd

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AI capex is so big that it's affecting economic statistics

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 00:59:04

AI capex is so big that it's affecting economic statistics, boosting the economy, and beginning to approach the railroad boom As ever, here is what's ahead: Updates on prior pieces My most recent Rough Notes essay A few things worth reading I previously wrote about the perils of building renovation as a Fed chair, especially given an administration bent on finding a reason to fire you "for cause." As anyone who has renovated anything larger than a dog house knows, no one thinks what you spent

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Microsoft Quietly Pulls the Plug on Its Movies and TV Store

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-18 03:00:41

Microsoft abruptly shut down its online movie and TV store. On Friday, the tech giant quietly updated both its general and Xbox support pages to reflect the changes. Users will no longer be able to buy new content from Microsoft.com and the Microsoft Store on Windows and Xbox. Thankfully, Microsoft says if you already own movies or shows through the store you can still watch them via the Movies & TV app on Xbox and Windows devices. Microsoft says technical support will also continue for issues

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A Brief Guide to All the Taika Waititi Projects We’re Still Waiting For

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-18 03:45:07

It’s just part of Hollywood that projects will be announced with a lot of fanfare and then fade away, with suspects both usual (scheduling conflicts, creative differences, budget concerns) and unusual (global pandemics, industry-wide strikes) to blame. But certain creators seem to attach their names to movies or TV shows that never materialize with greater frequency—including Taika Waititi. His diverse career includes writing, directing, producing, and acting (Our Flag Means Death forever), and

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Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 FE vs. Motorola Razr 2025: Battle of the Budget Foldables

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 02:29:34

Samsung just unveiled its $900 Galaxy Flip 7 FE, the most affordable foldable phone the company has ever released. Despite that position in Samsung's history, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is still notably pricier than the $700 Motorola Razr 2025, leaving a decided gap in cost that makes their value comparison even more intriguing. That's because Samsung and Motorola have been neck and neck in pushing the envelope for clamshell foldables. The first modern-era Motorola Razr came out in early 2020 and t

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Phishers have found a way to downgrade—not bypass—FIDO MFA

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-18 00:07:21

Researchers recently reported encountering a phishing attack in the wild that bypasses a multifactor authentication scheme based on FIDO (Fast Identity Online), the industry-wide standard being adopted by thousands of sites and enterprises. If true, the attack, reported in a blog post Thursday by security firm Expel, would be huge news, since FIDO is widely regarded as being immune to credential phishing attacks. After analyzing the Expel write-up, I’m confident that the attack doesn’t bypass F

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HomeKit Weekly: ThorBolt X1 might be the best value home key lock with built-in Thread support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-01-18 08:00:00

If you’re buying a HomeKit door lock in 2025 and it doesn’t support home key, keep moving. The tap to unlock experience with iPhone or Apple Watch is the feature that makes smart locks feel like a major upgrade over a physical key or even unlocking via the Home app. It’s fast, reliable, and once you get used to it, there’s no going back. The ThorBolt X1 checks all the boxes for a great HomeKit lock and brings a few nice surprises for under $150k. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security Sys

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Netflix is already using generative AI in its original shows

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-18 08:12:09

Netflix admitted during its earnings call on Thursday that it used generative AI to create VFX in The Eternaut, a Netflix original from Argentina that was released in April 2025. The company's co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that generative AI was specifically used for a VFX shot in the post-apocalyptic drama, but the move is one of several ways Netflix is embracing AI. According to Sarandos, the creators of The Eternaut wanted to include a shot of building collapsing in Buenos Aires, and rather than

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Making a StringBuffer in C, and questioning my sanity

news.ycombinator.com Brian Douglas 2026-01-14 05:48:34

I've been writing a lot of C. Whilst doing so I have been questioning my sanity. Am I an awful programmer? You know what, I think I might be. Kudos to all those devs that created monumental feats with C. Because it is not an easy tool to use. That said, I do enjoy writing C, just as long as I don't have a deadline or any business critical software to deliver. But when I say enjoy, I mean enjoyment in the sense of using a sycthe to cut a lawn, whilst my lawnmower watches on. It's lovely using th

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How I keep up with AI progress

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 05:36:39

Last Updated: 30th June 2025 Generative AI has been the fastest moving technology I have seen in my lifetime. Its also happens to be terribly misunderstood. We have already seen large companies and even governments ship dysfunctional or even dangerous AI products. Sufficiently uninformed people misunderstand how to apply AI with concretely negative consequences. The most common errors of misunderstanding are either underestimation (“it’s all hype that will blow over”) or overestimation (“I do

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AI CapEx Is Eating the Economy

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 06:59:04

AI capex is so big that it's affecting economic statistics, boosting the economy, and beginning to approach the railroad boom As ever, here is what's ahead: Updates on prior pieces My most recent Rough Notes essay A few things worth reading I previously wrote about the perils of building renovation as a Fed chair, especially given an administration bent on finding a reason to fire you "for cause." As anyone who has renovated anything larger than a dog house knows, no one thinks what you spent

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How I keep up with AI progress (and why you must too)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 11:36:39

Last Updated: 30th June 2025 Generative AI has been the fastest moving technology I have seen in my lifetime. Its also happens to be terribly misunderstood. We have already seen large companies and even governments ship dysfunctional or even dangerous AI products. Sufficiently uninformed people misunderstand how to apply AI with concretely negative consequences. The most common errors of misunderstanding are either underestimation (“it’s all hype that will blow over”) or overestimation (“I do

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This Simple Strategy Could Curb One of Semaglutide’s Worst Side Effects

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-01-18 12:40:47

Semaglutide’s ability to help people lose weight is legendary, but so are the side effects. The active ingredient in medications Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide is renowned for causing severe nausea in some people, sometimes to the extent that they stop treatment. But new research published in the journal Diabetes Care suggests there may be a simple way to combat that effect. Led by a team in Israel, the researchers found that giving people more time and flexibility to ramp up to the recommende

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Sales Tax Holidays: Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Events Kick Off This Weekend

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 10:58:18

State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Tharon Green/CNET If you haven't already started buying back-to-school essentials, shopping during a sales tax holiday can offer some extra savings. These tax-free shopping events typically center on back-to-school items, offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, laptops and athletic gear. This year, 17 states are participating in a tax-free event, with one starting this weekend, and two m

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Your Weekend Streaming Watch List: 'Untamed,' 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 11:00:04

Looking for your new favorite show on streaming? This week, a few new good ones just arrived. On Paramount Plus, you can catch a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and on Prime Video, the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty debuted two new episodes. On Netflix, the new mystery thriller Untamed, about a murder being investigated inside Yosemite National Park, would make a great, addictive weekend binge. The platform also just released all four Jaws films and the riveting new doc

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These Continuous Glucose Monitors Have Been Recalled Due to Faulty Speakers. What You Need to Do to Stay Safe

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 11:27:58

Dexcom customers, listen up: Certain continuous glucose monitoring receivers have been recalled due to speaker malfunctions, which can cause you to miss alerts or alarms for dangerous blood sugar levels. Since May 2025, there have been 112 complaints globally, with 56 reported injuries. Missing an alert from your continuous glucose monitor may result in health consequences like vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness and hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic symptoms. Certain Dexcom G6, G7, One and

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Pixel Watch 4 might bulk up its fitness features to help you get ripped

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 17:05:21

TL;DR A new leak suggests the Pixel Watch 4 will add a dedicated strength training experience. Users may get custom interval workouts, real-time guidance, and advanced post-workout metrics. The report also mentions improved run tracking, swim and cycling features, and dual-band GPS. If you’re the kind of person who hits the gym more than the track, the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4 may finally have something tailored specifically to your needs. According to a new report from Android Headline

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How to Get Foreign Keys Horribly Wrong

news.ycombinator.com Haki Benita 2026-01-14 18:36:08

Constraints keep the integrity of your system and prevent you from shooting yourself in the foot. Foreign keys are a special type of constraint because, unlike unique, check, and primary keys, they span more than one relation. This makes foreign keys harder to enforce and harder to get right. In this article, I demonstrate common pitfalls, potential optimizations, and implicit behavior related to foreign keys. Table of Contents Watch 📺 This article is inspired by a talk I gave at DjangoCon EU

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Samsung’s top mid-ranger has finally arrived in the US after months of waiting

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 22:01:27

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR After initially launching outside of the US, the Galaxy A56 5G is now available to order. The mid-ranger includes features like Circle to Search, Best Face, Auto Trim, and more. It’s available on Samsung’s website in Awesome Graphite or Awesome Lightgray. When Samsung launched this year’s A-series phones, the US got the Galaxy A26 5G and Galaxy A36 5G. Although the Galaxy A56 5G launched outside of the US, Samsung confirmed that the mid-ranger would come

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Microsoft unceremoniously kills off the Xbox Movies & TV store

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-18 22:15:54

You can longer rent or buy TV shows or movies, but you won’t lose any of your purchases. Microsoft has rather abruptly closed down its Movies & TV app, which is accessible on Xbox and Windows PCs via the Microsoft Store. This allowed people to rent or buy movies or TV shows natively through their console or computer’s storefront, but in a newly updated support page Microsoft said the service has ended. "Microsoft no longer offers new entertainment content for purchase, including movies and TV

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LibreOffice slams Microsoft for locking in Office users w/ complex file formats

news.ycombinator.com David Uzondu 2026-01-18 21:30:58

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works LibreOffice has been on the offensive lately, taking the time to call out Microsoft and its practices whenever it can. Now, it is at it again, accusing Microsoft of "intentionally" using "unnecessarily complex" file formats to achieve user lock-in with its Microsoft 365 (Office) documents. For those who don't know, XML is a markup language that programs like Microsoft 365 and LibreOffice use t

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Exposed MCP servers across the internet

news.ycombinator.com Knostic Team 2026-01-18 17:29:50

Knostic’s research team conducted a systematic study to locate exposed MCP servers on the internet. Leveraging Shodan and custom Python tools, we fingerprinted and mapped production MCP servers. All servers we discovered were insecure and revealed their capabilities to anyone asking. In this series of posts, we are sharing our findings, along with a guide detailing how we fingerprinted MCP servers. We identified a total of 1,862 MCP servers exposed to the internet. From this set, we manually v

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Starbase injury rates outpace rivals as SpaceX chases its Mars moonshot

news.ycombinator.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-18 22:12:05

SpaceX employees are more likely to be injured while working at Starbase than any of its other manufacturing facilities, according to company worker safety records reviewed by TechCrunch. Starbase, a sprawling launch-and-manufacturing site that recently incorporated as its own Texas city, logged injury rates almost six times higher than the average for comparable space vehicle manufacturing outfits and nearly three times higher than aerospace manufacturing as a whole in 2024, according to Occup

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Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera

Trying Guix: A Nixer's impressions

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Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish files to go public on NYSE

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Making a StringBuffer in C, and questioning my sanity

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How I keep up with AI progress (and why you must too)

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Microsoft unceremoniously kills off the Xbox Movies & TV store

LibreOffice slams Microsoft for locking in Office users w/ complex file formats

Exposed MCP servers across the internet

Starbase injury rates outpace rivals as SpaceX chases its Mars moonshot

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