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RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine delusions—not science—steer CDC now, ex-director testifies

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-18 17:48:41

Health secretary and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to roll back access to lifesaving vaccines for children, and has refused to even speak with staff scientists and subject-matter experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about evidence-based recommendations. That's according to former CDC officials who testified before the Senate on Wednesday. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) called ex-CDC director Susan Monarez to review

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New Bill Aims to Block Both Online Adult Content and VPNs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 03:21:00

If you live in Michigan, you might not be able to legally use a VPN soon if a new bill is passed into law. On Sept. 11, Michigan Republican representatives proposed far-reaching legislation banning adult internet content. The bill, called the Anticorruption of Public Morals Act and advanced by six Republican representatives, would ban a wide variety of adult content online, ranging from ASMR and adult manga to AI content and any depiction of transgender people. It also seeks to ban all use of V

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Ton Roosendaal to step down as Blender chairman and CEO

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-19 08:49:37

Ton Roosendaal is to stop down as chairman and Blender CEO on 1 January 2026. The news was announced during today’s keynote at the annual Blender Conference. Roosendaal – the original author of the open-source 3D software, and its public figurehead for the past three decades – will pass on his roles to current Blender COO Francesco Siddi. Roosendaal himself will move to the newly established Blender Foundation supervisory board. Other new Blender Foundation board positions will also include

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New PS5 Update Lets DualSense Controllers Pair With Multiple Devices at the Same Time

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 23:32:55

All you PlayStation 5 players can now pair your wireless DualSense controllers with up to four devices at a time and toggle among them. For some time, you've been able to pair your DualSense controllers not just with PS5s and other PlayStation consoles, but also with PCs, Macs, smartphones and other Bluetooth devices. But that pairing could happen with only one device at a time; using a different device with a DualSense required pairing all over again. That changes now, with system update 25.0

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DJI’s New Light-as-Hell Drone Has the Best Camera You Can’t Buy

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-20 07:38:57

The U.S. government has effectively halted shipments of any of China-based drone maker DJI’s products to the States. If you’re already annoyed you can’t buy the latest, greatest drones, you’ll be much more than miffed to learn DJI finally showed off details of its Mini 5 Pro, which will have an all-new large CMOS sensor strapped to an upgraded gimbal, plus LIDAR sensing for better obstacle avoidance. Good luck trying to get it in the U.S. since you can’t even find it on the company’s store page.

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Track power outages in real time across the US with the Ting app

theverge.com Justine Calma 2025-09-20 11:00:00

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. There’s a new, free tool to help Americans monitor power outages in real time. Compiling data from its vast network of home sensors, startup Whisker Labs is launching the feature today in its Ting app. You don’t actually need to have one of these sensors in your home to use t

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Sony’s PS5 update adds controller swapping and Power Saving mode

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-20 11:28:25

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. PS5 users can now run select games in “Power Saving” mode and pair DualSense controllers with multiple devices. Sony started beta testing these features in July, but they’re now rolling out to everyone today in the version 25.06-12.00.00 console software update. The new Power Saver mode will reduce the power consumption of PS5 consoles in exchange for scaling back game performance, according to Sony’s PS5 u

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Best Home Security Systems for Renters in 2025: Compact and Movable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-21 00:00:00

Is it easy to add more sensors to the security system? Does it support add-ons like cameras or smart locks if you ever want to expand? Does the system integrate with your preferred smart home platform, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit? Can it work with third-party smart home devices? Is the app easy to use and intuitive for first-timers? Does it make setup easy? Can you quickly arm or disarm the system from the app? Does the security kit come with basic sensors for fro

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Oracle and Silver Lake part of TikTok investor group as Trump extends deal deadline

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2025-09-21 15:50:26

In this photo illustration, the logo of TikTok is displayed on a smartphone screen on April 5, 2025 in Shanghai, China. President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. business, which will be owned by an investor consortium that includes Oracle and Silver Lake, CNBC's David Faber reported. It's the fourth time Trump has extended the deadline. The extension, as described in an executive order, precludes the Department of Justice from enforcing a nat

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Trump's willingness to let TikTok 'go dark' motivated China to make deal, Bessent says

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-09-22 07:11:24

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was willing to let TikTok cease operating in the U.S., and that it was "what turned the tide" in the deal framework with China. "President Trump made it clear that he would have been willing to let Tiktok go dark, that we were not going to give up national security in favor of the deal," Bessent told CNBC's "Squawk Box." TikTok parent company ByteDance is still looking at a Sept. 17 deadline to divest the app's U.S. oper

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The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-22 07:52:12

Starting on Wednesday, it'll be much easier to switch between devices with your PlayStation controller. That's when the PS5 update Sony promised in July begins rolling out. Jumping between your console and, say, Windows will be as simple as pressing a button combo. Up to this point, you've had to unpair and repair your DualSense controller each time. After installing tomorrow's system update, it will only take a few steps to set up multi-device switching. With your DualSense controller powered

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Trump's willingness to let TikTok go dark motivated China to make deal, Bessent says

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-09-22 23:19:31

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was willing to let TikTok go dark, and it was "what turned the tide" in the deal framework with China. "President Trump made it clear that he would have been willing to let Tiktok go dark, that we were not going to give up national security in favor of the deal," Bessent told CNBC's "Squawk Box." TikTok parent company ByteDance is still looking at a Sept. 17 deadline to divest the app's U.S. operations or potentially be

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Trump's willingness to let TikTok go dark motivated China to make deal, says Bessent

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-09-23 08:48:49

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a press conference, following a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, on the day of U.S.-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, September 15, 2025. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was willing to let TikTok go dark, and it was "what turned the tide" in the deal framework with China. "President Trump made it clear that he

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Paramount Plus' Annual Plan Streaming Deal Ends Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-23 06:45:04

Between hikes at Apple TV Plus, Peacock and Netflix, streaming services haven't held back on raising prices in 2025. It's as good a time as any for a deal, and Paramount Plus is offering one for new and returning subscribers. Now through Sept. 18, you can get half off Paramount Plus' annual plans, which require you to pay up-front for the 12 months. You can choose between $30 for a year of Paramount Plus Essential, which is ad-based, and $60 for Paramount Plus Premium, which has no commercials

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New York details its plans for online age verification rules

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 03:52:23

Last year, New York joined the wave of states passing legislation aimed at protecting minors using the Internet, particularly social media. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act in June 2024. Today, the state's Attorney General Letitia James released more specifics about what the SAFE for Kids Act will entail in practice. Public comment is open until December 1 and the rules must be finalized within a yea

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Trump Admin Says ‘Framework’ Reached for U.S. Owners to Take Control of TikTok

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-09-24 15:20:34

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. has “a framework for a TikTok deal,” suggesting that some kind of agreement is imminent to allow the social media platform to continue operating in the U.S. despite a law passed in 2024 that sought to ban the app or force a sale. The comments from Bessent came as he and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer took questions from reporters after two days of meetings with Chinese officials in Madrid. “We believe we have an agreement. It

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Remember That TikTok Ban? A Deal This Week Could Finally Bring Closure

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 18:56:24

The Trump administration is working on a deal with China to determine TikTok's fate, which could be finalized by the end of this week, according to reports citing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. President Trump has plans to meet on Friday with China's President Xi Jinping, and the two are expected to discuss the fate of the Chinese-owned social media platform. That means the deadline of Wednesday, Sept. 17, may pass before there's a definitive resolution on the matter. The key question is whe

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Android’s 200MP camera club is getting bigger and better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 07:02:25

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR OPPO is the latest Android phone brand to hop on the 200MP camera bandwagon. Unlike the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the 200MP sensor will be used for the OPPO Find X9 Pro’s telephoto camera. The 200MP sensor should allow the OPPO to reduce the number of telephoto cameras on Find X9 Pro to one, as opposed to two on its predecessor. Android phone makers constantly engage in number games to boast improvements over previous generations and as com

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How an over-the-air update made Quilt’s heat pumps more powerful

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-09-26 23:42:31

Software might be eating the world, but it’s taking some industries longer than others to realize its full potential. From iPhones to Teslas, people have grown accustomed to software updates improving the stuff they already own. But outside consumer electronics and automobiles, over-the-air updates aren’t commonplace yet. Yet that’s beginning to change, starting with an unlikely product: heat pumps. Last week, heat pump startup Quilt said that it pushed an update last week to heat pumps alread

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A new Astro Bot-themed PS5 controller is now available for preorder

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-09-27 03:00:00

is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance writer for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, and Esquire. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you missed out on the limited edition Astro Bot DualSense wireless controller for PlayStation 5 last year, we have good news: Sony is launching a new “Joyful” version of the gamepad for $84.99 on October 30th, and preorders have just begun at the PlayStation store

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Float Exposed

news.ycombinator.com Bartosz Ciechanowski 2025-09-27 10:11:15

half bfloat float double Value Position within Significand–Exponent Range Evaluation in Base-2 (−1 2 ) 2 × 10 2 ( 2 − 2 ) × . 2 Evaluation in Base-10 × 2 × . Exact Base-10 Value Delta to Next/Previous Representable Value Delta to Next Representable Value

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The DOJ sues Uber (again) for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-28 06:54:42

The US Department of Justice sued Uber on Thursday over disability discrimination… again. The lawsuit claims the company and its drivers "routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities." It specifically calls out its handling of passengers with service animals or stowable wheelchairs. The suit was filed in federal court in Northern California. "Despite the importance of its services to people with disabilities, Uber denies people with disabilities full and equal enjoyment of its servic

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U.S. Senator accuses Microsoft of “gross cybersecurity negligence”

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-28 11:23:41

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting the agency to investigate Microsoft for failing to provide adequate security in its products, which led to ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations. The Senator started the formal asking by saying that Microsoft should be held "responsible for its gross cybersecurity negligence, resulting in ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure, including U.S. health care organizations." The Senat

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Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra phones could be stuck with the same telephoto camera until 2027

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 02:05:11

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR According to Ice Universe, Samsung plans to use the same 50MP telephoto sensor on the Galaxy S6 Ultra and S27 Ultra as the one it introduced on the S24 Ultra. The tipster previously claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may actually downgrade the 3x shooter to a smaller sensor. If true, the move would echo Samsung’s decision to stick with its 200MP ISOCELL HP2 main sensor and Sony’s IMX754 3x sensor across multiple generations. Samsung’s Ultra flagships are

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How the 2025 Apple Watch models compare to previous versions

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-10-01 11:21:05

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware that he thinks you’ll like. He joined in 2018, and after a stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Apple announced the new Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 smartwatches during its annual iPhone hardware event on Tuesday. The 2025 models are somewhat iterative in terms of their designs. However, there are plenty of new features present in each that could make either one a worthy upgrade over previous generations, depending on h

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The subjective experience of coding in different programming languages (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-01 12:31:14

Different programming languages feel viscerally different, right? I can’t be the only one. It’s so embodied. When I’m deep in multiple nested parentheses in a C-like language, even Python, I feel precarious, like I’m walking a high wire or balancing things in my hands and picking my way down steep stairs. It’s a relief to close the braces. Like if I’m trying to cover all the conditions in a complicated state machine or a conditional, I’m high up. I often hold my breath. Functional languages a

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Jesse Eisenberg Hints at Magical Fun Coming in ‘Now You See Me 3’

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-10-01 15:10:13

It’s been almost a decade since the last Now You See Me movie, but the franchise is coming back with a third installment that sees old and new magicians team up for a series of heists. The best part of these movies has always been watching the Horsemen and their friends pull off their seemingly impossible schemes, and according to Jesse Eisenberg, the upcoming movie has some even more fun in store. Eisenberg cryptically told Entertainment Weekly that a “genuinely brilliant, incredibly effectiv

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The subjective experience of coding in different programming languages

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-01 17:31:14

Different programming languages feel viscerally different, right? I can’t be the only one. It’s so embodied. When I’m deep in multiple nested parentheses in a C-like language, even Python, I feel precarious, like I’m walking a high wire or balancing things in my hands and picking my way down steep stairs. It’s a relief to close the braces. Like if I’m trying to cover all the conditions in a complicated state machine or a conditional, I’m high up. I often hold my breath. Functional languages a

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra might get a camera downgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 06:21:29

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could offer an inferior 3x camera to the S25 Ultra. The phone will apparently use a 3x camera with a smaller sensor, suggesting lower quality photos. We’ve already seen some Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera leaks, and we most recently heard that the 3x camera could get a new sensor. Now, it sounds like this might be a downgrade. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source

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Android could learn a thing or two from iPhone 17’s selfie camera game

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 21:53:54

Apple TL;DR Apple has announced that all iPhone 17 series models have an 18MP selfie camera with a square sensor. This sensor allows for landscape or portrait images and videos while holding the phone in portrait orientation. This camera also offers Center Stage tech for automatically tracking you during video calls, as well as improved video stabilization. Apple has just announced the iPhone 17 series, and the phones bring a few upgrades across the board. However, Apple is also bringing a r

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