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The best ergonomic keyboards for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-20 01:01:26

A simple experiment can tell you whether an ergonomic keyboard could be more comfortable for you: With your elbows hugged into your sides, bring your thumbs to touch in front of you. Now angle your elbows slightly outward and separate your hands. If the latter position feels better, you may appreciate the design of an ergonomic keyboard. These boards split, tilt and/or angle the keys in so your shoulders and chest feel more open and your forearms and wrists stay aligned. Some ergonomic keyboa

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Understanding Deflate

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-17 12:12:40

Understanding Deflate I’m trying to understand how Deflate works so decided to compress a simple string TOBEORNOTTOBEORTOBEORNOT using GZIP then decode the resulting file by hand. Compressing the data Pretty simple here, text in bytes out: $ echo -n 'TOBEORNOTTOBEORTOBEORNOT' | gzip -n | xxd -ps -u 1F8B08000000000000030BF17772F50FF2F30F09013342605C00F14E3D2D 18000000 Reading the GZIP data Even though I’m really interested in the compressed data I have to decode the GZIP “wrapper” in order

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SQLiteData: A fast, lightweight replacement for SwiftData using SQL and CloudKit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-21 17:27:26

SQLiteData A fast, lightweight replacement for SwiftData, powered by SQL and supporting CloudKit synchronization. Learn more This library was motivated and designed over the course of many episodes on Point-Free, a video series exploring advanced programming topics in the Swift language, hosted by Brandon Williams and Stephen Celis. To support the continued development of this library, subscribe today. Overview SQLiteData is a fast, lightweight replacement for SwiftData, including CloudKit

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On iOS 26 with a T-Satellite plan? These six iPhone apps work via satellite

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-21 22:56:24

When T-Mobile launched its T-Satellite service back in July, iPhone users were limited to text messaging via satellite – but the company promised that support for selected additional apps would follow. With the launch of iOS 26, the company has started to make good on that promise, with support for six apps so far. Notably, you don’t need to choose T-Mobile as your carrier in order to subscribe to the service … T-Satellite from T-Mobile We’d known since 2022 that T-Mobile would be SpaceX’s fi

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How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 alternative methods

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-21 22:55:12

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways You should make a habit of restarting your phone. There are several ways to restart an Android device. These methods can help with wear and tear on physical buttons. I regularly restart my Pixel 9 Pro, and there's a good reason for that. Actually, there are several reasons why I regularly restart my phone (weekly -- at least). Here's a short list for you to ponder: Improv

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Update your Samsung phone ASAP to patch this zero-day flaw exploited in the wild

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2025-09-22 02:26:08

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung issued a patch for a zero-day vulnerability. Android devices are affected by ongoing attacks in the wild. Samsung users should accept security updates immediately. Samsung has issued a patch to resolve a critical vulnerability impacting its Android smartphone users. All impacted phone models will receive the fix, which patches a vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-21043. The security flaw

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I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to figure out who should upgrade - here's my advice

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-22 13:23:09

Apple Watch Ultra 3 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's rugged smartwatch is now available to preorder. The watch gets an additional six hours of battery life for a total of 42 hours of wear. Sleeping with the smartwatch is difficult. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If the new Apple Watch Series 11, Apple's baseline smartwatch, is the girl next door, then Apple's Ultra 3 is the Mt. Kilimanjaro-scaling, rugged neighbor. People might be using the Series 11 to

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T-Mobile's T-Satellite Service Now Works With These iPhone and Android Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-23 01:50:00

This summer, T-Mobile launched its T-Satellite service, which allows you to send text messages and contact emergency services outside cellular coverage areas. The company promised that other apps would be able to work with data on the Starlink network starting in October. Fall has come early. It's only September, and several apps on iOS and Android already support T-Satellite data. With the release of iOS 26, Apple joins Google in offering compatibility with a host of apps -- such as mapping,

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Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-09-23 02:07:15

Amazon made same-day delivery the benchmark on Earth. Impulse Space is pitching a similar concept for satellites bound for geostationary orbit about 22,000 miles above Earth, compressing what is typically a months-long transit into a matter of hours. In the span of a week, the in-space propulsion startup announced a trio of deals aiming to unlock geostationary orbit (GEO) for commercial and defense users. That includes a demonstration mission with defense contractor Anduril planned for 2026; a

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Apple Watch Ultra 3: A closer look at its satellite communications tools

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 05:00:12

The latest generation of smartwatches is looking to the skies to expand their connectivity capabilities. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be the second mainstream smartwatch (not counting the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro) to support satellite communications, and the new connectivity feature is one of a few changes coming to the device. Other upgrades include the S10 chip, a slightly larger display, bigger battery that lasts up to 42 hours, support for 5G, as well as the hypertension and sleep score features c

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Review: Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers off-grid connectivity as Series 11 extends battery

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-09-24 10:00:00

When Apple Watch arrived in 2015, there was no way to send or receive data without an iPhone or wifi. Now these things can talk to space. It’s wild. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the first version to include satellite connectivity, a feature introduced with iPhone 14 just three years ago. It comes standard in every Ultra 3 and enables the ability to contact emergency services without a cellular connection. Over the last few days, we’ve been testing Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11. Check

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I tried every new Apple Watch released in 2025 - here's why the Ultra 3 deserves your attention

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-24 10:00:26

Apple Watch Ultra 3 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's rugged smartwatch is now available to preorder. The watch gets an additional six hours of battery life for a total of 42 hours of wear. Sleeping with the smartwatch is difficult. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If the new Apple Watch Series 11, Apple's baseline smartwatch, is the girl next door, then Apple's Ultra 3 is the Mt. Kilimanjaro-scaling, rugged neighbor. People might be using the Series 11 to

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Meta Connect 2025: AI-powered smart glasses take center stage

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2025-09-24 19:00:01

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Meta spent billions of dollars unsuccessfully trying to make virtual reality catch on with consumers. As it shifts its metaverse bet toward smart glasses, investors will be watching to see how the public responds. The social media company is set to unveil its most advanced smart glasses yet on Wednesday at

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This Chip Will Power 2026's Best Android Phones. I Can't Wait to See What It Can Do

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-25 16:47:00

What do the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 have in common, beyond simply being Android phones? The answer is that they're all powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is the processor of choice for 2025's top Android flagship phones (other than those made by Google). The 8 Elite has performed well in our testing, but a successor is incoming. Next week at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm is set to unveil its latest, greatest chip, which it announc

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This Chip Will Power 2026's Best Android Phones. I Can't Wait to See What it Can Do

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-25 21:47:43

What do the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 have in common, beyond simply being Android phones? The answer is that they're all powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is the processor of choice for 2025's top Android flagship phones (other than those made by Google). The 8 Elite has performed well in our testing, but a successor is incoming. Next week at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm is set to unveil its latest, greatest chip, which it announc

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions (1991)

news.ycombinator.com V. E. Mchale 2025-09-26 04:29:50

The Obsolescence of Political Definitions V. E. McHale Defense I am not qualified to translate German, much less technical philosophical texts. However, Kondylis’ insights are criminally underappreciated and of interest to many today as they grapple with the dissolution of liberalism that Kondylis predicted in 1991–1992. Hopefully, his work will be translated with due care as its centrality is appreciated. The below is from Planetarische Politik Nach Dem Kalten Krieg, pp. 91–104 The Obsoles

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Stop waiting on NVD — get real-time vulnerability alerts now

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-26 10:01:11

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, cybersecurity is no longer optional - it’s essential. Vulnerability management has become a core component of every security strategy and keeping track of vulnerability alerts is an issue facing many businesses. It doesn’t take much for even a small business to have hundreds, if not thousands of software across their systems. With nearly 10% of vulnerabilities exploited in 2024, a business could easily have dozens of possible breaches in the offing if

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions

news.ycombinator.com V. E. Mchale 2025-09-26 09:29:50

The Obsolescence of Political Definitions V. E. McHale Defense I am not qualified to translate German, much less technical philosophical texts. However, Kondylis’ insights are criminally underappreciated and of interest to many today as they grapple with the dissolution of liberalism that Kondylis predicted in 1991–1992. Hopefully, his work will be translated with due care as its centrality is appreciated. The below is from Planetarische Politik Nach Dem Kalten Krieg, pp. 91–104 The Obsoles

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7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Molly Higgins 2025-09-26 18:02:00

Compare Our Picks WIRED TIRED Connected to an app? Entry size Footprint size Compatible litter Suitable cat size Special features Petkit PuraMax Pro Camera inside videos both your cat and its waste being scooped; app tracks usage and weight changes; works with both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi App got cats confused once the free Care+ subscription was over; square opening may be off-putting to some cats; camera isn’t movable Yes Approx. 8 x 10” Approx. 26 x 21 x 24" Any clumping litter with granul

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Android’s next flagship processor will be the ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-27 03:27:41

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Qualcomm has announced that its upcoming flagship mobile chipset is the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5,” a confusingly named successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the processor itself will be unveiled during the Snapdragon Summit on September 23rd-25th, Qualcomm has already published an explanation for the branding update. “It might look like we skipped generations, but the truth is simpler— and more powerf

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It’s official: The ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’ will power the next wave of Android flagships

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-27 00:41:03

Qualcomm TL;DR Qualcomm has announced that its new flagship processor will be called “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.” Xiaomi has confirmed that its next flagship phone lineup, the Xiaomi 17 series, will be powered by the new chipset. The processor will also power the Galaxy S26 series, with a possible “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy” branding. Qualcomm has officially announced its next flagship mobile chipset, the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.” Ahead of the 2025 Snapdragon Summit, where the chi

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All the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Changes: More Battery Life, Satellite Texting, 5G and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 19:00:06

Since its introduction, the Apple Watch Ultra has been the Apple smartwatch choice of long-distance runners, hikers, divers -- and less-energetic folks who just prefer a chunky watch with extended battery life. After releasing minimal updates for the last couple of years, Apple announced at its big fall event the new Apple Watch Ultra 3, which adds a brighter, larger display, 5G cellular communication, satellite connectivity, a battery life increase of up to 42 hours and the ability to detect w

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The case against social media is stronger than you think

news.ycombinator.com Nathan Witkin 2025-09-26 11:39:17

The Mob, 1935, by Carl Hoeckner 1. Introduction The philosopher Dan Williams recently published two pieces on social media— “Scapegoating the Algorithm” at Asterisk Magazine, and “The Case Against Social Media is Weaker Than You Think” at his Substack. As their titles attest to, both argue that the case against social media, on epistemic and political grounds, has been considerably overstated. I recently published a lengthy essay arguing the opposite: that the case against social media has, i

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The Case Against Social Media Is Stronger Than You Think

news.ycombinator.com Nathan Witkin 2025-09-26 16:39:17

The Mob, 1935, by Carl Hoeckner 1. Introduction The philosopher Dan Williams recently published two pieces on social media— “Scapegoating the Algorithm” at Asterisk Magazine, and “The Case Against Social Media is Weaker Than You Think” at his Substack. As their titles attest to, both argue that the case against social media, on epistemic and political grounds, has been considerably overstated. I recently published a lengthy essay arguing the opposite: that the case against social media has, i

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Exclusive: Google wants to make Android phones safer by switching to ‘risk-based’ security updates

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 15:00:06

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority For the past decade, Google has consistently published an Android Security Bulletin every month, even if the company wasn’t ready to roll out a security update to its own Pixel devices. These bulletins detail the vulnerabilities that have been fixed in that month’s security release, with issues ranging from low to critical in severity. Given how large and complex the Android operating system and its underlying components are, it’s not unusual to see a dozen or

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FAA Proposes $3.1 Million Fine Against Boeing Over Door-Plug Horror

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-09-26 18:45:32

The Federal Aviation Administration announced it’s proposing $3.1 million in fines against Boeing for safety violations in late 2023 and early 2024, according to a press release from the government agency on Friday. The safety violations include an incident on January 5, 2024, when a door plug fell out of an Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Portland, Oregon. The door plug fell out of the Boeing 737 Max 9 while in flight, though thankfully nobody was hurt. The door plug was eventually foun

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Spotify Lossless is an inconvenient improvement

theverge.com Terrence O'Brien 2025-09-26 18:00:00

If you listen to music the way a lot of people do these days — with a pair of wireless earbuds, from a Bluetooth speaker, or just blaring directly out of your phone — you will never notice a difference between Spotify’s high-quality 320Kbps streams and its lossless audio. But, if you usually listen with wired headphones while working at your desk, or have a quality speaker from the likes of Bose that supports Spotify Connect, there actually is something to be gained here. Comparing Spotify’s no

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The 15 Most Dangerous Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Make You Sick

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 15:29:03

About one in six Americans deals with a foodborne illness every year, which amounts to 48 million cases. And according to personal injury law firm Wagner Reese, there are certain foods that could be in your fridge right now that are more likely to cause food poisoning than others. Using Google search volume and TikTok trend growth, Wagner Reese assigned each food a weighted score based on a concern level of high, medium or mild. With this data, the firm found that the following 15 foods are the

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Discovery of a new satellite or ring arc around Quaoar

news.ycombinator.com Paul Arnold 2025-09-25 20:17:54

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Artist's impression of the icy Kuiper belt object 2002 LM60, dubbed "Quaoar" by its discoverers. Credit: NASA and G. Bacon (STScI); Science Credit: NASA and M. Brown (Caltech) Astronomers have discovered what they think may be another moon orbiting a distant dwarf planet called Quaoar. This small, icy, egg-shaped pl

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FFglitch, FFmpeg fork for glitch art

news.ycombinator.com Ramiro Polla 2025-09-26 15:54:34

Gallery There are some artists out there doing some amazing work using FFglitch. I put this page up so that I don’t have to go hunting for examples every time I want to show someone what can be done with FFglitch. Thomas Collet has a lot of work using FFglitch on vimeo, instagram, and reddit. A bunch more from Thomas: Kaspar Ravel wrote a blog post about a collaboration he did with Thomas Collet which resulted in this gem: Here’s the blog post: https://www.kaspar.wtf/blog/encoding-

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The best ergonomic keyboards for 2025

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions (1991)

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Android’s next flagship processor will be the ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’

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The case against social media is stronger than you think

The Case Against Social Media Is Stronger Than You Think

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Spotify Lossless is an inconvenient improvement

The 15 Most Dangerous Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Make You Sick

Discovery of a new satellite or ring arc around Quaoar

FFglitch, FFmpeg fork for glitch art

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