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Ring introducing new feature to allow police to live-stream access to cameras

news.ycombinator.com Matthew Guariglia 2025-07-20 08:25:09

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is back at the helm of the surveillance doorbell company, and with him is the surveillance-first-privacy-last approach that made Ring one of the most maligned tech devices. Not only is the company reintroducing new versions of old features which would allow police to request footage directly from Ring users, it is also introducing a new feature that would allow police to request live-stream access to people’s home security devices. This is a bad, bad step for Ring an

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C++: Zero-cost static initialization

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-16 07:39:18

Zero-cost statics in C++ "Усердие все превозмогает!" К. Прутков, Мысли и афоризмы, I, 84 In C and C++ a static variable can be defined in a function scope: int foo() { static int counter = 1; printf("foo() has been called %i times. ", counter++); ... } Technically, this defines counter as an object of static storage duration that is allocated not within the function activation frame (which is typically on the stack, but can be on the heap for a coroutine), but as a global object. This is o

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C++: zero-cost static initialization

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-16 17:39:18

Zero-cost statics in C++ "Усердие все превозмогает!" К. Прутков, Мысли и афоризмы, I, 84 In C and C++ a static variable can be defined in a function scope: int foo() { static int counter = 1; printf("foo() has been called %i times. ", counter++); ... } Technically, this defines counter as an object of static storage duration that is allocated not within the function activation frame (which is typically on the stack, but can be on the heap for a coroutine), but as a global object. This is o

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When Will You See AI-Generated Content on Netflix? It's Possible You Already Have

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-21 13:27:11

How soon will it be before Netflix subscribers begin to see movies and TV show that were made with generative AI technology? According to CEO Ted Sarandos, it's already happened. In a video conference call after Netflix's earnings were announced on July 17, Sarandos took questions, one of which was focused on when and how the streaming company will generate content with artificial intelligence tools. Surprisingly, Sarandos said the company already did it, on an Argentinian sci-fi show called E

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Ring reintroduces video sharing with police

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-07-21 14:51:26

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. Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of TASER, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as spotted earlier by Business Insider. The

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Insta360 now offers lens filters and a larger battery for its 360-degree action cam

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-26 06:14:38

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. It’s been less than three months since Insta360 released its X5 360-degree action camera, but the company is already introducing new accessories and a major firmware update. Improvements include a new AdaptiveTone feature delivering “better color and detail in both bright and dark areas” when filming with both lenses, and a larger battery you can

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Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued Over Microplastics: Should You Ditch Plastic Containers?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-27 06:21:00

When you buy plastic food containers, you tend to look for whether they're microwave and freezer-safe. The maker of Rubbermaid, Newell Brands, is now facing a class action lawsuit for claiming that its plastic-based containers are "microwave safe" and "freezer-safe." According to the complaint, these products can release microplastics into food even when used as per the instructions, despite the products' marketing claiming otherwise. Ziploc is also facing a similar class action lawsuit. Ziploc

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The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2025-07-28 02:40:27

Newly uncovered metadata reveals that nearly three minutes of footage were cut from what the US Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation described as “full raw” surveillance video from the only functioning camera near Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell the night before he was found dead. The video was released last week as part of the Trump administration’s commitment to fully investigate Epstein’s 2019 death but instead has raised new questions about how the footage was edited and a

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The FDA Approved a New Natural Food Dye. Here's How to Avoid the Artificial Ones

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-28 06:00:00

The US Food and Drug Administration has put a spotlight on food dyes this year. In January, the administration banned Red No. 3 and then approved three natural food dyes in May. Now, on top of the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food companies to stop using petroleum-based synthetic dyes entirely, the FDA wants brands to speed up the removal of Red No. 3 before the proposed 2027 deadline. To help this along, the administration just green-lit a new natural blue food dye, ga

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Insta360's X5 cam update brings ND filters, a giant battery and improved exposure

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-28 18:00:07

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Insta360 has launched a firmware upgrade and new accessories for its X5 360-degree camera as part of what it calls the Insta360 Summer Update. Key new features include "AdaptiveTone" to improve dual camera exposure, a new "Ultra Battery" for longer recording times, an ND filter set and

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If You Have a Headache, Experts Recommend Eating These 9 Foods

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 12:30:03

Next time you have a headache, consider looking in your fridge or pantry for relief. Though they're not miracle cures, several foods may provide relief next time you have a headache or migraine, in addition to maintaining your hydration, exercise routine, sleep and managing stress. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family P

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The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye. Is It an Allergen?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 16:59:00

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

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 00:46:00

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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My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-07-30 18:47:39

Allison Murray/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder normally retails for $130 and is available in black and white. The Polar feeder can keep wet food fresh for up to three days and connects to an app to customize feeding schedules. It is a relatively large device and needs power and Wi-Fi to function. After getting our orange tabby cat, Norbert, in 2018, my husband and I quickly realized we needed to invest in an automatic dry food feeder if we ever wante

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Five companies now control over 90% of the restaurant food delivery market

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-31 18:23:37

While reading the latest results from Prosus, I realized there seems to be a trend that nobody is talking about. There is an obvious wave of consolidation in the food delivery market happening right before our eyes. The once-hot food delivery sector has gone cold faster than your DoorDash order. New entrants have disappeared as most of the VC money chases the cool and hip AI startups. Alongside a wave of acquisitions, the world's food delivery market is consolidating in the hands of 5 companies.

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Foods That Naturally Relieve Headaches, Backed by Health Pros

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 17:00:04

What you eat could be the key to easing your headache or migraine symptoms. Though adjusting your diet is far from a miracle cure, when paired with other healthy habits, like maintaining your hydration, getting enough exercise, getting enough sleep and managing stress, it's a low-effort way to relieve your pain. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and t

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A Wildlife Expert Reveals the Best Placement for Your Bird Feeder

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 11:30:00

As a wellness writer and amateur birder, I appreciate the health benefits of being around birds. Studies show that birdwatching and hearing birdsong can positively impact our mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, lowering stress levels and fostering a sense of connection with nature. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city. I had to actively seek out nature and the advantages of being surrounded by our avian friends. I now live in a house with a back

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8 Foods With Microplastics Hidden in Them and How to Limit Your Consumption

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 14:00:05

It's official: Microplastics are in more than just fish. They seem to be in everything now, even mundane things like chewing gum. UCLA researchers found that microplastics are released directly into our mouths each time we chew a piece. In addition to that, a new study published in Chemistry for Life tested 10 chewing gum brands and found every single one contained microplastics. With something as common as chewing gum becoming a delivery system for microplastics, many people are concerned abou

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Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2025-08-01 22:23:55

The United States Department of Justice this week released nearly 11 hours of what it described as “full raw” surveillance footage from a camera positioned nearby Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell the night before he was found dead. The release was intended to address conspiracy theories about Epstein’s apparent suicide in federal custody. But instead of putting those suspicions to rest, it may fuel them further. Metadata embedded in the video and analyzed by WIRED and independent video forensics e

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Why I recommend this 8K pocket camera over traditional shooters - especially at this price

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2025-08-03 02:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 X5 delivers fantastic image quality and retails for $549. The improved waterproof and build quality are useful upgrades. I just wish the lens didn't scratch as easily. View now at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, you can save $30 on the Insta360 X5, bringing the new price down to $519. Almost exactly a year later, the team at Insta360 is back with its latest 360-degree camera: the X5. I previously tested the X4 during a college campus visit with my family and w

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Don't Put Your Takeout Containers in the Microwave. Here's Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 09:00:00

When hunger and laziness coincide, reheating last night's leftovers in the microwave seems like a great idea. But if you reheat them in the plastic container they came in, you could be ingesting microplastics and harmful chemicals. But is plastic contamination as dangerous as experts say? All signs point to yes. Study after study has shown that the resulting chemical exposure of microplastics could pose significant health risks, and has been linked to increases in medical issues like infertilit

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This is the easiest drone I've ever flown - and it's not even close

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2025-08-05 05:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hoverair X1 Pro Max stands out with an eye-catching, unconventional design that sets it apart from typical drones. One of its standout capabilities is 8K video recording, offering stunning resolution for high-quality footage. However, its battery life leaves much to be desired, limiting how long you can fly before needing a recharge. $699 at Amazon I'll admit: before testing the Hoverair X1 Pro Max, I definitely had trepidation about the device. Drones and quad-copte

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My cat loves this automatic wet food feeder, and it's 23% off for Prime Day

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-08-06 22:11:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder is currently $30 off at just $100 during Amazon Prime Day. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now. ZDNET's key takeaways The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder normally retails for $130 and is available in black and white. The Polar feeder can keep wet food fresh for up to three days and connects to an app to customize feeding schedules. It is a relatively large device and needs power and Wi-Fi to function. A

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Why Buy 6 Appliances When This Ninja Blender Does It All, Feels Practically Free on Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-08 10:05:27

No one wants to have to fill their kitchen with multiple appliances if they don’t have to. That’s why it’s so easy when you get appliances that can do a variety of things at once. They have a much smaller footprint and they can help you get through the day faster because of it. And if you’re ready to take the plunge with one, namely a blender and food processor that you can get a lot done with, now’s the time to invest. Head to Amazon to get the Ninja Blender & Food Processor Combo for just $16

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McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Finally Land This Thursday

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-08 13:16:00

The clock is ticking -- or maybe it's chicking. McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, returns to the huge fast-food chain on July 10. A recent analysis by VegasInsider.com found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. Snack Wrap fever McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006, and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers. There are

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Amazon Even Offers the Newly Released DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer at an All-Time Low for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-09 02:45:23

Filming with your phone has come a long way. Today’s smartphones can capture 4K footage, slow motion, cinematic scenes, and more, but even with all that power, there’s one thing that’s tough to fix in post: shaky hands. Whether you’re walking through a park, chasing after your kids, or just trying to film a smooth pan of your surroundings, it seems like you’ve always got a little bit of shakiness to contend with. But there’s a solution, and it doesn’t mean having to get a completely new camera.

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RFK Jr Has a Problem: the Synthetic Food Dyes He’s Trying to Eliminate Are in Candy Beloved by Trump

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-10 02:15:46

Image by Mars / Kevin Dietsch via Getty / Futurism Developments From the jump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s alliance with Donald Trump has been fraught: the former hates fast food and artificial additives, while the latter is known for his love of burgers and Diet Coke. Nowhere has that tension been more clear than in the newly-minted Health and Human Services secretary's war on synthetic food dyes, which is his first battle in what he's framing as a war to reconstitute the United States' ultraproc

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We Found the 8 Most Common Foods With Microplastics

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-13 13:00:04

Microplastics are the latest hidden hazard worry for the world -- and now they've even been found in chewing gum. UCLA researchers have found that every time we chew gum, microplastics are released directly into our mouths. In addition to that, a new study published in Chemistry for Life tested 10 chewing gum brands and found every single one contained microplastics. This was found to be the case with both natural and synthetic varieties. A gram of gum releases around 100 microplastics on averag

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Your Bird Feeder Is in the Wrong Spot. Here's Where It Should Be, According to a Wildlife Expert

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-15 14:08:00

As a wellness writer and amateur birder, I appreciate the health benefits of listening to birds. Studies show that hearing birdsong can positively impact our mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and lowering stress levels. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city. I had to actively seek nature and the advantages of being surrounded by our avian friends. I now live in a house with a backyard and mature trees, where birds flit among the bushes and bounc

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Experts Say These Are the Best Foods for Headaches

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-16 12:16:03

While eating a certain food or adjusting your diet won't provide a miracle cure for headaches or migraines, it may offer some relief. That is, in addition to maintaining your hydration, exercise, sleep and stress management. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. "What helps one person may not help another, an

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Latest Tech News

Ring introducing new feature to allow police to live-stream access to cameras

C++: Zero-cost static initialization

C++: zero-cost static initialization

When Will You See AI-Generated Content on Netflix? It's Possible You Already Have

Ring reintroduces video sharing with police

Insta360 now offers lens filters and a larger battery for its 360-degree action cam

Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued Over Microplastics: Should You Ditch Plastic Containers?

The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out

The FDA Approved a New Natural Food Dye. Here's How to Avoid the Artificial Ones

Insta360's X5 cam update brings ND filters, a giant battery and improved exposure

If You Have a Headache, Experts Recommend Eating These 9 Foods

The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye. Is It an Allergen?

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

My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up

Five companies now control over 90% of the restaurant food delivery market

Foods That Naturally Relieve Headaches, Backed by Health Pros

A Wildlife Expert Reveals the Best Placement for Your Bird Feeder

8 Foods With Microplastics Hidden in Them and How to Limit Your Consumption

Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified

Why I recommend this 8K pocket camera over traditional shooters - especially at this price

Don't Put Your Takeout Containers in the Microwave. Here's Why

This is the easiest drone I've ever flown - and it's not even close

My cat loves this automatic wet food feeder, and it's 23% off for Prime Day

Why Buy 6 Appliances When This Ninja Blender Does It All, Feels Practically Free on Prime Day

McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Finally Land This Thursday

Amazon Even Offers the Newly Released DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer at an All-Time Low for Prime Day

RFK Jr Has a Problem: the Synthetic Food Dyes He’s Trying to Eliminate Are in Candy Beloved by Trump

We Found the 8 Most Common Foods With Microplastics

Your Bird Feeder Is in the Wrong Spot. Here's Where It Should Be, According to a Wildlife Expert

Experts Say These Are the Best Foods for Headaches

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