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Watch This Humanoid Robot Swap Its Own Battery

Ubtech Robotics' new Walker S2 humanoid robot changes its own battery in a demo video designed to showcase how autonomous battery swapping could let robots work 24/7 without interruption. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/watch-this-humanoid-robot-swap-its-own-battery-for-247-operation/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
Want to See Your Mail Before It Arrives? Set Up USPS Informed Delivery

Whether you're trying to catch that long-awaited check or just don't want to walk to the mailbox unless it's worth it, Informed Delivery allows you to preview your snail mail. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/want-to-see-your-mail-before-it-arrives-set-up-usps-informed-delivery/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
 Alienware AW3425DW WQHD QD-OLED review: Near-perfect color and premium performance

Alienware delivers on all counts with its AW3425DW. It’s a 34-inch curved ultra-wide QD-OLED panel with WQHD resolution, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color. It couples near-perfect color accuracy with premium gaming performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw3425dw-wqhd-qd-oled-review

Physical SIM Card vs. eSIM: What Sets Them Apart and Which Should You Choose?

These two ways of connecting your phone to a cellular network are very different. We tell you about each and how you can switch from one to another. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/physical-sim-card-vs-esim-what-sets-them-apart-and-which-should-you-choose/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
Upgrading to Windows 11 Pro usually costs $199, but now it’s only $15
10d | pcworld.com
A Week of Symfony #969 (July 21–27, 2025)

This week, development focused on the upcoming Symfony 7.4 and 8.0 releases. We added new features such as the ObjectMapperAwareInterface, improved value transformers in JsonStreamer, and enabled loading JSON via imports in AssetMapper. We also removed deprecated… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-969-july-21-27-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

10d | Symfony
Is ChatGPT making us stupid? Depends on how it’s used

Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: “Is Google Making Us Stupid?

In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a book, author Nicholas Carr suggested the answer was yes, arguing that technology such as search engines worsened Americans’ ability to think deeply and retain know

Show HN: QuickTunes: Apple Music player for Mac with iPod vibes

The slow and bloated nature of the Mac Apple Music app inspired us to create QuickTunes. It is a simple, fast, and native Apple Music player inspired by the simplicity of the iPod. You can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate a simple multi column layout, pick something, and press Play.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44697798

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https://furnacecreek.org/quicktune

10d | Hacker news
A satellite just used AI to make its own decisions in space — and NASA’s stoked


For the first time, a satellite has used onboard AI to autonomously decide where and when to capture a scientific image — all in under 90 seconds, with no human input. The technology, called Dynamic Targeting, was tested by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (J

10d | The Next Web
Cihlové baterie o teplotě 1 800 °C zajistí energii pro ocelárny a cementárny

Energeticky náročné procesy těžkého průmyslu polykají spoustu fosilních paliv. Electrified Thermal Solutions to chtějí změnit se svým systémem Joule Hive Thermal Battery. Termální baterie z elektricky vodivých cihel E-bricks využívá elektřinu k produkci a uskladnění tepla až do 1 800 °C, což stačí pro řadu průmyslových aplikací. http://www.osel.cz/14176-cihlove-baterie-o-teplote-1-800-c-zajisti-energii-pro-ocelarny-a-cementarny.html

10d | osel.cz
FFmpeg 8.0 přinese řadu novinek včetně VVC, Linux už rebootuje na Apple M1/M2

NTFS3 si nově poradí se symbolickými odkazy z Windows, týden v KDE přináší kontrolu stavu inkoustu v tiskárně, dva týdny v GNOME #209 ve znamení konference GUADEC 2025. https://www.root.cz/clanky/ffmpeg-8-0-prinese-radu-novinek-vcetne-vvc-linux-uz-rebootuje-na-apple-m1-m2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

10d | root.cz
How Much You Should Tip Movers in 2025, According to the Pros

If you're moving this summer, professional movers can be a big help. Not sure how much to tip for the service? I surveyed five moving companies to get the inside scoop. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-much-you-should-you-tip-movers-in-2025-according-to-the-pros/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
How to Watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Live

Michigan's own Claressa Shields puts her undisputed heavyweight title on the line against Lani Daniels in Detroit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-claressa-shields-vs-lani-daniels-live/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
This humanoid robot can do cartwheels, handstands and roundhouse kicks at less than $6,000

For less than the price of a fully decked-out MacBook Pro, you can buy Unitree's latest humanoid robot called the R1. You only have to shell out $5,900 for a robot that weighs around 55 lbs, stands about four feet tall, and is built with a Large Multimodal Model to handle complex tasks.

10d | Engadget
 Fortnite OG live event - our live coverage of the Blast Off rocket launch as it happens

Fortnite OG's first live event is the Blast Off rocket launch. Here's our live coverage as it happens, including info on the start time.

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/fortnite-og-live-event-blast-off

 China advances toward tech independence with new homegrown 6nm gaming and AI GPUs — Lisuan 7G106 runs Chinese AAA titles at 4K over 70 FPS and matches RTX 4060 in synthetic benchmarks

Lisuan Technology has unveiled the 7G106 and 7G105, China’s first 6nm gaming and AI GPUs built on the TrueGPU architecture. With up to 24 TFLOPs, 24 GB of GDDR6, and performance rivalling the RTX 4060, these cards ran Black Myth: Wukong at 4K high settings at over 70 FPS. Mass production starts September 2025.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/

 Threadripper 9000 CPUs will revive the HEDT market on July 31, starting at $1,499 for 24 cores — the flagship 64-core chip will set you back $4,999

AMD’s Threadripper 9000 CPUs are set to arrive on July 31, offering up to 64 Zen 5 cores, a 350W TDP, and quad-channel DDR5-6400 support. Prices remain unchanged from the previous gen, starting at $1,499. With 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes and boosted clocks up to 5.4 GHz, they aim squarely at creators and professionals.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/t

 Nvidia N1X SoC leaks with the same number of CUDA cores as an RTX 5070 — N1X specs align with the GB10 Superchip

Nvidia’s N1X SoC, featuring a 20-core CPU and 6,144 CUDA cores, has surfaced on Geekbench, matching the specifications of the GB10 Superchip. While its early performance trails that of the RTX 5070, the chip’s ARM+Blackwell design and 120W TDP hint at a future where integrated graphics can rival mid-tier GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/

China calls for the creation of a global AI organization

China wants to work with other countries and has laid out its plans for the global governance of artificial intelligence at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. Li Qiang, the country's premier,

10d | Engadget
People in the UK now have to take an age verification selfie to watch porn online

As of Friday, anyone trying to watch porn online in the UK will need to subject themselves to an awkward selfie or get their photo ID ready. The UK government announced it will start checking compliance with its Online Safety Act, which requires any website that publishes or displays pornographic content to implement a system for "highly effective age check

10d | Engadget
 All Lucid Air EVs just gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network, but there’s a catch

Californian EV giant Lucid says it will offer owners of older Air models the chance to buy an adapter for Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, but charging speeds will be throttled.

https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/all-lucid-air-evs-just-gained-access-to-the-tesla-supercharger-network-but-theres-a-catch

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 27 (game #511)

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-27-july-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 27 (game #777)

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-27-july-2025

 11 gadgets and gifts for college — our favorite chargers, batteries, webcams, and more for $55 or less

From juice-boosting batteries to image-boosting webcams, rechargeable flashlights, and more, these inexpensive options can make your on-campus and off-campus life a little easier and more fun.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/these-usd50-and-under-gadgets-will-make-your-college-life-easier-more-fun