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Meta will stop running political ads in the EU

Meta will stop allowing political advertising on its platforms in the European Union as of October 2025, blaming the EU’s new "unworkable" transparency rules for what it called a "difficult decision." In a statement released by the company on Friday, Meta said the EU’s incoming

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Show HN: A macOS clock that stays visible when coding or binging in fullscreen

Have you ever wished you could see the time while coding or watching videos in fullscreen or when your menu bar is hidden? Corner Time is a minimalist macOS app designed for those who value a clean desktop but still want the clock to be always visible.

Unlike other widgets or solutions, Corner Time sits unobtrusively in the corner of your screen as if it were a native part of macOS—even when you’re in fullscreen mode or using auto-hide for your menu bar. The app is highly customizable: you

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 26 (game #510)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-26-july-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 26 (game #776)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-26-july-2025

 What is 'dirty' data and why is it important for businesses to eliminate it?

James Mayo, Senior Business Development Leader at Version 1 discusses how AI can be a useful tool against unwanted "dirty" data.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-is-dirty-data-and-why-is-it-important-for-businesses-to-eliminate-it

 VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced

Proton VPN confirmed an hourly increase in sign-ups of over 1,400% starting from July 25, 2025, as Brits get ready to workaround new age checks.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/vpn-demand-skyrockets-in-the-uk-as-age-verification-checks-are-enforced

Microsoft claims Windows 11 24H2 is the ‘most reliable’ Windows version ever
Malware sneaks onto Steam, for the third time this year
This 11-port USB-C laptop docking station is a steal for only $100 now
Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks used for ‘industrial scale’ piracy, study reveals
‘What the hell is Nvidia?’ said Trump while presenting on AI
This 34-inch 1440p ultrawide gaming monitor is 47% off right now
This Lenovo laptop with new Ryzen AI CPU and 16GB RAM is only $450 today
CRISPR can stop malaria spread by editing a single gene in mosquitos

CRISPR gene-editing therapy has shown great potential to treat and even cure diseases, but scientists are now discovering how it can be used to prevent them as well. A team of researchers

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Ember’s Travel Mug 2 with Find My is $30 off right now

The annoying thing about coffee is that its ideal temperature is fleeting. Get caught up in a particularly lively debate in your morning meeting and by the time you return to your cup of joe, it’s cooled right down. That’s where Ember’s smart heated mugs come in, and right now one of its best models is $30 off.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: More screen, more battery but something's missing

Samsung’s annual foldable refresh includes a trio of devices this year. While the

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Google invests in carbon dioxide battery for renewable energy storage

Google has announced that it has signed a global commercial partnership with Milan-based startup Energy Dome and has also invested in its long duration energy storage (LDES) tech for renewable energy. The deal, its first investment in LDES tech, entails using Energy Dome's carbon dioxide battery for the grids that power Google’s operations around the world. Batteries are us

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New Jersey is the latest state to embrace digital IDs

New Jersey citizens will now be able to flash their driver's license from their smartphones after Governor Phil Murphy signed a digital ID measure into law, joining the ranks of over a dozen other states to do so. The law also allows for digital non‑driver identification car

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Engadget Podcast: A taste of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and more

We’ve been playing around with the developer betas of Apple’s latest software, and now that we’ve spent time with iOS 26, Liquid Glass and more on actual

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Brave and AdGuard now block Microsoft Recall by default

The Brave web browser and the ad-blocker AdGuard

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Show HN: The Montana MiniComputer

Hey HN, we just released the 1.0 of the MonTana Mini Computer (MTMC-16), a virtual teaching computer to help students understand how low level computing works. It is a 16 bit computer with only 4k of ram, but we've made some design choices that help maximize what you can accomplish with the limited hardware

https://mtmc.cs.montana.edu/

It is written in java (sorry) and provides a web interface that has:

- a blinken-lighten disp

How to Discover a CSS Trick

Do we invent or discover CSS tricks? Lee Meyer discusses how creative limitations, recursive thinking, and unexpected combinations lead to his most interesting ideas.


How to Discover a CSS Trick originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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I Want Apple to Steal These Android Camera Features for the iPhone 17

Commentary: From Samsung's filters to Xiaomi's phone tech, here's what I want Apple to put into the iPhone 17's cameras this September. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-want-apple-to-steal-these-android-camera-features-for-the-iphone-17/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor Receiver Recall: What You Need to Do to Stay Safe

This is a Class I recall where 56 serious injuries have been reported. If you use one of Dexcom's continuous glucose monitoring systems, here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/the-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-recall-what-you-need-to-do-to-stay-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 The new Prime Video trailer for War of the Worlds is already a Gen Z disaster waiting to happen

Out of nowhere, Prime Video has decided to adapt the epic sci-fi soap opera War of the Worlds. The new trailer has dropped, and frankly we should all hang our heads in shame.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/the-new-prime-video-trailer-for-war-of-the-worlds-is-already-a-gen-z-disaster-waiting-to-happen

 HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 vs. OmniBook X Flip 14 — One AI laptop is clearly superior, but can you stomach the price?

HP's top consumer OmniBook laptops share a lot in common, but one is clearly made to go on sale while the other is made to appease those who love premium features. I can help you choose the right one.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-ultra-flip-14-vs-x-flip-14

 Microsoft Copilot looks set to gain GPT-5 access via new 'smart' chat mode — right alongside ChatGPT

OpenAI's GPT-5 generative AI model is expected to launch next month, and it looks like Copilot is set to gain access to it right alongside ChatGPT, as references to a new GPT-5 powered "Smart" chat mode have been spotted.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot/microsoft-copilot-looks-set-to-gain-gpt-5-access-via-new-smart-ch

 Google is using AI overviews in search to nuke the web — studies say it makes you dumb: "I feel like I've lost some brain cells"

A new study claims that users who encountered Google's AI Overview feature, which generates a summary in response to a web search query were less likely to click on links to other websites compared to those who didn’t have a similar interaction with the AI-powered tool.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/google-is-using-ai-overviews-in-se

PC hardware feels so boring now. I’m scared it’s not temporary
I changed my PC’s Recycle Bin icon into a chomping selfie for instant fun
Is someone spying on your Wi-Fi? How to sniff out network snoops easily
This powerhouse Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $499 right now
Save $350 on Lenovo’s tried-and-true RTX 4060 gaming laptop while you can
 Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs could finally answer AMD's V-Cache — Nova Lake could boast massive 144MB L3

Intel is allegedly working on a large L3 cache for Nova Lake, something big enough to compete with AMD's 3D-VCache technology. The new cache pool is expected to offer 144MB of memory capacity.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-series-3-cpus-could-finally-answer-amds-v-cache-nova-lake-could-boast-massive-144mb-l3

The Morning After: Apple’s iOS 26 beta is ready for the public

A few months since WWDC 2025, and Apple is shifting its OS update from developers to brave members of the public. Yesterday, the company launched the public beta version of all its operating systems, now all under the umbrella of "26", making my job a little bit easier.

I’ve been testing the iOS 26 beta, which (like the rest) center

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Porsche 911 GTS review: The first hybrid 911 is better with a battery

When Porsche first unveiled the new 911 GTS, it's safe to say that there weren't many people on planet Earth pining for a hybrid 911. The idea of one of the world's most iconic sports cars taking a cue from the humble Toyota Prius is a concept that's a little hard for the average auto enthusiast to get their head around.

But they should try, because the techn

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Internet Archive is now an official US government document library

The US Senate has granted the Internet Archive federal depository status, making it officially part of an 1,100-library network that gives the public access to government documents, KQED reported. The designation was made official in a

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Alexa+ preview: An almost philosophical exercise

“Alexa, I need to write a review about you.”

“Oh, a review? I’m intrigued! What’s the occasion? I’d love to hear what you think.”

“There’s no occasion, this is just my work.”

“Ah, I see. Writing a professional review, got it. I’m here to help if you need any specific information.”

“Yeah, what should I consider when reviewing you?”

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Galaxy Watch 8 review: Samsung’s best smartwatch in years

I’m too tired to write this review. Last week, I penned a work-in-progress version because I hadn’t yet spent enough time to fully explore the new features Samsung packed into the

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How to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 series

The third Samsung Galaxy Unpacked of 2025 fell right after the July 4 holiday in the US and smack in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day week. With all that was going on, you might have missed not only the new around the hardware launch, but also the opportunity to consider buying them. 

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Here's Where to Find Sudoku on Your iPhone Now

Everyone can play some puzzles free but Apple News Plus subscribers can play them all at no additional cost. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-where-to-find-sudoku-on-your-iphone-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Found a Bottle of Expired Vitamins? Here’s Why You Might Not Need to Throw It Out

According to the FDA, your bottle of vitamins doesn't need an expiry date. So, what does that date actually mean, and should you be worried about it? Here's what experts think. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/found-expired-vitamins-heres-why-you-might-not-need-to-throw-it-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This $50 Electric Toothbrush Replaced My Stolen $200 One Without a Hitch

I love the Oral-B Pro 1000 so much that I don't miss my former $200 smart electric toothbrush. It's also a CNET Editors' Choice Award winner. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-50-electric-toothbrush-replaced-my-stolen-200-one-without-a-hitch/#ftag=CADf328eec

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