Paul Eggert, a UCLA computer science lecturer, manages the time zone database that provides local time information for over 4 billion Android and iPhone devices worldwide. His latest update, version 2026e, includes changes such as Manitoba's move to permanent -05 timezone, which was prepared a month in advance by volunteers. The database's stewardship has faced legal challenges in the past but remains a vital component of global digital infrastructure.
sheets.works
· 2026-10-08
During Prime Day, Amazon has discounted the AirPods Pro 3 by $70, bringing the price down to $179, close to its lowest ever on Amazon. The deal also includes significant savings on the AirPods Max 2, which are now $120 off across all five colors, and the AirPods 5 models are available at reduced prices, though not yet at holiday discounts.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
Brian Herriot's new book emphasizes the importance of balancing time and money, challenging the traditional hustle mentality. It advocates for prioritizing personal fulfillment and creating a life one loves, rather than solely chasing financial success through relentless work. The book encourages readers to rethink their approach to work and wealth to achieve greater life satisfaction.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon is selling the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser projector for $599, a 20% discount that marks its lowest price yet. The device offers 1080p laser projection and is marketed as suited to smaller rooms.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
A University of British Columbia-led study argues that if Canada ends biannual clock changes, it should settle on permanent standard time rather than permanent daylight saving time, citing risks to sleep and mental health from darker winter mornings. The warning comes as Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories move toward permanent daylight saving time, and as a U.S. House bill for the same policy awaits Senate action.
sci.news
· 2026-10-07
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, led by UBC's Professor Raymond Lam, compared the health effects of permanently adopting standard time versus permanently adopting daylight saving time. The researchers concluded that permanent standard time better aligns with human circadian biology, citing the importance of morning light exposure for sleep and mood, especially in winter when permanent daylight saving would delay sunrise by an hour in cities like Toronto and Calgary.
science.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-06
An operator of a social livestreaming platform argues that metrics like watch time and views, which built the largest social media products, measure consumption rather than genuine social connection. The piece contrasts a user who passively watches 100 videos in an hour with one who spends that hour interacting with a single person, arguing the latter is more truly social despite weaker numbers.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-06
A senior reviewer cannot activate Apple’s revamped Screen Time on her daughter’s iPhone because her son’s MacBook has not been updated to iOS 27. The update process demands that every device in a Family Sharing group be running the latest OS, which complicates usage especially when some devices are incompatible or not updated. This has caused frustration among users seeking a seamless parental control experience.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Hundred Rabbits announced the launch of a new page on their Rabbit Waves site, teaching how to encrypt messages with One-Time Pads. They also released a revamped version of Donsol, featuring animated sprites and an in-game manual, accessible via browser or Uxn emulator. Additionally, Devine was invited to Oredev 2026 to discuss software archiving, and the organization engaged in social activities and language coding exercises during August and September 2026.
100r.ca
· 2026-10-05
A custom content report from MIT Technology Review Insights describes how deep learning and generative AI are enabling continuous, real-time model training rather than periodic updates. It notes predictive engines now draw on unstructured data sources alongside traditional numerical records, with one commentator, Gupta, quoted saying the term 'analytics' is being subsumed by 'AI'.
technologyreview.com
· 2026-10-05
Omega has released a collection of six Seamaster Diver watches themed around James Bond, despite no new 007 film being in production. The move comes five years after the franchise's last entry, No Time to Die, and with Amazon—which now owns the Bond franchise—yet to cast Daniel Craig's successor or begin filming.
wired.com
· 2026-10-05
A developer released an open-source command line tool called RemoveMacAI that disables Apple Intelligence features and deletes the underlying AI models from macOS, freeing up storage. The tool addresses the fact that macOS 27 removed the single toggle to turn off Apple Intelligence, scattering controls across multiple settings panes including Screen Time. It also includes a revert command to restore the features and re-enable model downloads.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-05
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