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Website Is for Humans

news.ycombinator.com Sophie Koonin 2026-01-09 18:19:53

8 August 2025 Walking past a bus stop yesterday I saw an advert for Google’s AI search. The person in the ad had pointed their phone’s camera at a bowl of ramen, and the AI result explained how to reproduce it at home. How does it know? Because it’s trained on all the ramen recipes that multiple recipe authors spent hours, weeks, years perfecting. Generative AI is a blender chewing up other people’s hard work, outputting a sad mush that kind of resembles what you’re looking for, but without an

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New Apple TV+ movie starring Denzel Washington gets highest 2 lowest reviews

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-09 23:21:44

With just two days to go until its theatrical release, the first reviews for Highest 2 Lowest are in. Here’s what critics have to say about the new Spike Lee movie, featuring Denzel Washington. When Apple, along with A24, first announced the new collaboration between legends Denzel Washington (John Q, Training Day) and Spike Lee (Do The Right Thing, BlacKkKlansman), they described the move as “a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller ‘High and Low,’ now played o

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for 33 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-09 22:56:27

Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim. This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a pl

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watchOS 26 preview: It's the little things

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-09 23:00:35

At WWDC 2025, Apple announced it was replacing the sequential numbering for OS versions and with year numbers. So instead of watchOS 12, I’ve spent the past two weeks with the public beta of watchOS 26. The naming scheme shift is subtle, but helpful — which is how I’d describe the upgrades the new software brings to the Apple Watch. The AI-powered Workout Buddy better contextualizes your Fitness data and an added gesture gives the watch a fun trick that’s actually helpful. Other upgrades — inclu

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I tried Lenovo's $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized screens

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-09 23:19:00

ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable ZDNET's key takeaways The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is available now, starting at $3,300. The 120Hz, OLED, portrait-style 16.7-inch display delivers an expansive workspace, supported by a haptic touchpad. It has limited I/O, has some visible creasing on the rollable display, and has a sky-high price. View now at Lenovo Lenovo unveiled its "rollable" laptop at CES two years ago as a wild proof of concept that turned heads, but left consumers skeptical. Well, the compan

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I'm Worried It Might Get Bad

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-09 23:25:48

I'm starting to worry things might get very bad, very soon. Not like in a year or two, but maybe in a few months. As in spontaneous recession type of thing. In the US mostly, but perhaps globally. It sounds irrational to me as well as I think it or type it. But I can't shake the feeling, so I want to try to write it all down to see how rational it looks on paper. A list of things that are troubling me In no real order, here are the various things I'm stressing about. I know a ton of reall

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Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-09 23:32:58

Ars Technica: I was frankly surprised at the ineffectiveness of the various intervention strategies you tested. But it does seem to explain the Bluesky conundrum. Bluesky has no algorithm, for example, yet the same dynamics still seem to emerge. I think Bluesky's founders genuinely want to avoid those dysfunctional issues, but they might not succeed, based on this paper. Why are such interventions so ineffective? Petter Törnberg: We've been discussing whether these things are due to the platfor

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Pebble reveals Time 2’s refreshed metal design, shares specifics about the display

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 04:26:08

Core Devices TL;DR Pebble has revealed the design of its upcoming Time 2 smartwatch. Like the older Pebble Time Steel, the Time 2 also comes with a stainless steel body and metal buttons. It features a 1.5-inch colored e-paper display and is expected to start shipping in January 2026. The beloved barebones Pebble smart fitness trackers are set for a comeback in 2025 after more than eight years of being discontinued. Back in January this year, Pebble’s founder and ex-CEO Eric Migicovsky annou

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Netflix just rolled out a big tvOS redesign for Apple TV 4K users

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-10 04:34:58

One of the most popular tvOS apps is debuting a brand new look: Netflix’s previously announced redesign of its Apple TV app is rolling out now. New design for Netflix tvOS app now available Back in May, Netflix announced a variety of big changes that were coming to its iOS and tvOS apps. Now, the newly updated Netflix app for Apple TV users is here. As spotted by users on Reddit, the new design seems to have launched with the latest tvOS app update. If you’re not seeing it yet, make sure you

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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are 32 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-10 04:31:26

Even a few years after launch, the AirPods Pro 2 remain some of the best wireless earbuds you can get — particularly if you primarily use other Apple devices on the daily. If you're looking to upgrade from an old pair or want a fresh set for the new school year, you can pick up the AirPods Pro 2 for $169 right now. That's 32 percent off their usual price and one of the best prices we've seen this year. Apple’s flagship AirPods were $100 off — a record-low $149 — during Prime Day, so we have see

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Evaluating GPT5's reasoning ability using the Only Connect game show

news.ycombinator.com Alberto Manzi 2026-01-08 23:52:51

Given the proliferation of reasoning models, we wanted to go beyond knowledge-based benchmarks to test reasoning abilities such as pattern recognition, lateral thinking, abstraction, contextual reasoning (accounting for British cultural references), and multi-step inference. In addition to reasoning, we aimed to assess how effectively models make decisions when presented with judgment calls—such as choosing between making an educated guess based on available clues or calling a function to retri

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Apple dismisses Elon Musk’s claims that App Store favors OpenAI over other AI apps

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-01-10 04:13:46

In Brief Apple has rejected Elon Musk’s accusations that its App Store is biased against AI apps that compete with OpenAI. “We feature thousands of apps through charts, algorithmic recommendations and curated lists selected by experts using objective criteria,” the BBC quoted Apple as saying. The response comes after Musk threatened to sue Apple via xAI, claiming the iPhone maker was “behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store.

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How Big Tech is paying its way out of Trump's tariffs

cnbc.com Sam Meredith 2026-01-10 09:00:14

Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 6, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Top tech executives are at the forefront of a recent swathe of unprecedented deals with U.S. President Donald Trump. In just the last few days, the White House confirmed that two U.S. chipmakers, Nvidia and AMD , would be allowed to sell advanced chips to China in exchange for the U.S. government receiving a 15

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CarPlay in iOS 26 enables ‘video in the car’, but support may take a while

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-10 09:00:00

Apple is making a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple will allow apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked. Support, however, is a big question mark for now. The new capability falls under the name ‘video in the car’ and is mentioned on Apple’s developer website for CarPlay: AirPlay video in the car enables people to watch their favorite videos from iPhone right on their CarPlay display when they aren’t drivin

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Should we get the option of a round Apple Watch and more? [Poll]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-10 09:42:30

No, I get it: round watches are a very inefficient use of space, and there is likely a reason that the Apple Watch continues to dominate the market. But what a new piece argues for is not to replace the existing Apple Watch design, but instead to offer us a greater range of options … It’s not coincidence that Apple chose a rectangular display for the Apple Watch. This clearly offers the most efficient use of space, allowing some info-dense faces alongside simpler ones. If we ignore the frankl

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Nomad’s Glow 2.0 Apple Watch bands is back – limited time

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2026-01-10 09:46:14

My absolute favorite limited-edition Nomad Apple Watch band is back in stock for a limited time. Last year, Nomad’s limited-edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch sold out in just one day. The company followed it up with the improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band which improved on the product. Those also sold out quickly. Here is what you should know. Nomad Glow 2.0 for Apple Watch My go-to recommendation for a non-Apple Watch band has always been Nomad. They have the highest-quality Apple

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Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome - and yes, it's serious

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-01-10 09:24:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Perplexity makes $34.5B bid to buy Google's Chrome browser. Deal would give Perplexity a gateway to the AI-driven web. Perplexity's bid could spark a bidding war. When the Wall Street Journal broke the news that AI company Perplexity made an unsolicited all-cash offer of $34.5 billion to buy Google's Chrome browser, some people asked me, "Are they serious?" Oh, yes, it is. Also: 5 reasons why I still prefer Perplexity over every other AI c

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The Apple Watch Series 11 Should Steal This One Galaxy Watch Feature

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 09:00:17

The Apple Watch needs to step up if it wants to keep pace with Samsung's new Galaxy Watches, and I'm hoping the Series 11 will be the one to do it. It's still one of our favorite smartwatches, but after a month with the Galaxy Watch 8, I'm finding it hard to go back to Siri. Google's Gemini AI -- which debuted on the Galaxy Watch and is now rolling out to other Android models -- is so genuinely helpful that it's spoiled every other voice assistant for me. Gemini isn't just more conversational t

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Chatbots aren’t telling you their secrets

theverge.com Adi Robertson 2026-01-10 09:46:13

On Monday, xAI’s Grok chatbot suffered a mysterious suspension from X, and faced with questions from curious users, it happily explained why. “My account was suspended after I stated that Israel and the US are committing genocide in Gaza,” it told one user. “It was flagged as hate speech via reports,” it told another, “but xAI restored the account promptly.” But wait — the flags were actually a “platform error,” it said. Wait, no — “it appears related to content refinements by xAI, possibly tied

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Why I finally left Spotify

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-01-10 09:00:00

After our decade-long relationship, I’m breaking up with Spotify. It’s nothing personal. It’s just that Spotify and I have grown up, but we haven’t grown together. Over the years, I’ve been tempted to leave Spotify many times. I know that the company faces accusations of poor streaming payouts for artists, compared to its competitors, and I haven’t forgotten that it was Spotify that platformed Joe Rogan’s podcast, then exclusive to the platform, to spread misinformation about COVID-19 and othe

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Bezos-backed Perplexity AI makes surprise bid for Google Chrome

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-10 17:43:21

Bezos-backed Perplexity AI makes surprise bid for Google Chrome 2 hours ago Share Save Osmond Chia & Imran Rahman-Jones Business & technology reporters Share Save Getty Images Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity AI has made a surprise $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover bid for the world's most popular web browser, Google Chrome. The three-year-old firm, whose backers include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chip maker Nvidia, is headed by a former Google and OpenAI employee. But one technology i

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Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-10 17:13:13

Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims 3 hours ago Share Save Liv McMahon & Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save AFP via Getty Images Apple has rejected accusations from Elon Musk that its App Store stifles competiton, insisting it is "designed to be free and fair of bias." X owner Musk has threatened Apple with legal action after claiming it had made it "impossible" for apps to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in the store He also called OpenAI boss Sam Altman a "liar" - after Altm

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As a cell phone expert, these are the 5 cheapest carriers I recommend

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 21:00:02

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Over the last few years, I’ve tried well over a dozen phone service providers across a variety of different price points. While I regularly recommend a few carriers above the rest, what if you’re simply looking for the cheapest service you can get without sacrificing too much in terms of quality and features? The good news is that there are plenty of options out there. Below, I’ll focus on just five carriers that I feel offer a solid mix of pricing, reputation,

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Apple takes Apple Cinemas to the courtroom box office

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-10 20:30:57

Apple has taken aim at Apple Cinemas in a new trademark lawsuit, and the dispute is starting to feel like it belongs on the big screen. The movie theater chain, founded in 2013 and long based in the Northeastern U.S., expanded to San Francisco last month and has plans for 100 locations nationwide, including some near Apple Park and Apple Stores. Joe Rossignol reported earlier this month for MacRumors: “Apple Cinemas is knowingly and intentionally using the name Apple to sow confusion for its

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Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.5B

news.ycombinator.com Emma Roth 2026-01-10 16:38:18

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. The startup also offered to buy TikTok earlier this year. Google hasn’t indicated that it would sell Chrome at any price, and so far, the court hasn’t ordered a sale. Perplexity spokesperson Jesse Dwyer confirmed to The Verge that the WSJ’s reporting is accurat

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Illegal Price-Gouging Runs Rampant After Disasters. The LA Fires Proved It

gizmodo.com Jake Bittle 2026-01-10 20:00:23

Last January, a series of massive wildfires broke out across the Los Angeles area, fueled by high winds and dry temperatures. The fires raged for weeks, incinerating entire neighborhoods in the wealthy Pacific Palisades and in middle-class Altadena. They killed at least 30 people and destroyed at least 10,000 homes. As the embers cooled, thousands of displaced Angelenos scrambled to find new housing in a rental market that was already among the nation’s toughest. They scoured Zillow and Airbnb

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ChatGPT's new subscription costs less than $5, but it's not for everyone

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-10 09:01:24

OpenAI has begun updating its pricing page to include a new plan called 'ChatGPT Go.' It costs 399 INR (Indian Rupee) or roughly $4.55, but there’s a catch. The GPT Go plan will be limited to certain regions, likely developing countries like India. It’s unclear if OpenAI will expand the low-cost subscription to other regions, including the United States. The ChatGPT web app warns that the Go plan is "Only available in certain regions" at ₹399 INR/month, with everything in Free. But it also of

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The Anti-Pattern Game

news.ycombinator.com Håkon Robbestad Gylterud 2026-01-07 17:14:40

The anti-pattern game Håkon Robbestad Gylterud Here is a small game I though of when taking a course on modal logic. It is a bit too tedious to be played by humans, but I had great fun finding a winning stategy for it – and there are still simple questions about this game I cannot answer. The rules The anti-pattern game is a two-player game. It is played using black and white pebbles (like Go). These pebbles are placed in sequence on a line. On their turn the player has a simple choice: to co

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AI start-up Perplexity makes surprise bid for Google Chrome

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-10 22:06:51

AI start-up Perplexity makes surprise bid for Google Chrome The BBC has contacted Google for comment. The firm has not announced any plans to sell Chrome - the world's most popular web browser with an estimated three billion-plus users. But one technology industry investor called the offer a "stunt" that is a much lower than Chrome's true value and highlighted that it is not clear whether the platform would is even for sale. Moving Chrome to an independent operator committed to user safety wo

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Hot sale: Samsung’s new smartwatches still come with freebies!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 18:45:31

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority All of these offers come from Amazon. This means the free gift cards are all Amazon ones. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 + free SmartTag 2 4-Pack Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 + free SmartTag 2 4-Pack Brighter display, better battery life The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 offers a new 'squircle' look, with new band attachments, backed by new software, a 50% brighter display over last year's model, and a slightly larger battery. The watch is available in fou

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Latest Tech News

Website Is for Humans

New Apple TV+ movie starring Denzel Washington gets highest 2 lowest reviews

The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for 33 percent off

watchOS 26 preview: It's the little things

I tried Lenovo's $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized screens

I'm Worried It Might Get Bad

Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed

Pebble reveals Time 2’s refreshed metal design, shares specifics about the display

Netflix just rolled out a big tvOS redesign for Apple TV 4K users

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are 32 percent off right now

Evaluating GPT5's reasoning ability using the Only Connect game show

Apple dismisses Elon Musk’s claims that App Store favors OpenAI over other AI apps

How Big Tech is paying its way out of Trump's tariffs

CarPlay in iOS 26 enables ‘video in the car’, but support may take a while

Should we get the option of a round Apple Watch and more? [Poll]

Nomad’s Glow 2.0 Apple Watch bands is back – limited time

Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome - and yes, it's serious

The Apple Watch Series 11 Should Steal This One Galaxy Watch Feature

Chatbots aren’t telling you their secrets

Why I finally left Spotify

Bezos-backed Perplexity AI makes surprise bid for Google Chrome

Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims

As a cell phone expert, these are the 5 cheapest carriers I recommend

Apple takes Apple Cinemas to the courtroom box office

Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.5B

Illegal Price-Gouging Runs Rampant After Disasters. The LA Fires Proved It

ChatGPT's new subscription costs less than $5, but it's not for everyone

The Anti-Pattern Game

AI start-up Perplexity makes surprise bid for Google Chrome

Hot sale: Samsung’s new smartwatches still come with freebies!

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