
Amazon’s decarbonization goals are being undermined by its push to be a leader in generative AI. Its most recent sustainability report concedes its overall carbon emissions grew for the first time since 2022. It reported a six percent increase in its carbon footprint across 2024, laying much of the blame at the feet of its data center rollout.
The reported incr

It’s likely that you predominantly associate Spotify with music and podcasts, but if you’re a Premium member, you also get 15 hours of audiobook access per month. For some members, though, that clearly isn’t enough, as Spotify has introduced a new add-on subscription that doubles that listening time.

Article URL: https://mistral.ai/news/le-chat-dives-deep
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44594156
Points: 78
# Comments: 10

Article URL: https://flamedfury.com/posts/how-i-use-kagi/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44594475
Points: 71
# Comments: 46
If you have the Notion Desktop App installed, you may have started to notice a "In a meeting? Start AI Meeting Notes" notification pop up exactly when you are joining a virtual meeting (e.g. joining a Google Meet on Firefox).
At first, I assumed it must have been using my Google Workspace account to snoop on my calendar. But then I started to notice it would notify exactly when I joined even if I was late and the meeting had previously started.
This was the response from Notion Support a

Article URL: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44595492
Points: 36
# Comments: 6


Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday.
The parties did not disclose details of


Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on Wednesday to make them tradable, paving the way for their wide sale and purchase — potentially boosting the value of the president’

Your gut microbiome plays a powerful role in everything from digestion and immunity to mood and overall health. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/signs-your-gut-is-unhealthy-and-the-4-ways-to-restore-it/#ftag=CADf328eec


Although interest will restart next month, borrowers enrolled in SAVE remain in a general forbearance -- for now. If you're in PSLF, pursuing forgiveness or unable to afford your monthly payment, you have some options. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/do-student-loan-borrowers-in-save-need-to-do-anything-before-aug-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

Both Samsung and Google debuted redesigns of their most recent fold phones, and here's how their specs stack up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-specs-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-fold-how-each-fold-phone-compares/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Windmill window air conditioner helped me survive the record-breaking heatwave that struck Philadelphia in late June. https://www.cnet.com/deals/no-central-air-no-sweat-this-window-ac-cools-my-two-story-row-house-all-summer-long/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Android phone-makers are desperate to make their devices stand out. But in the age of Gemini, non-Google AI may not be the best way to do it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-ai-the-new-android-bloatware-why-phone-makers-are-scrambling-for-your-attention/#ftag=CADf328eec

The addition to Apple's suite of games launches just in time for World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apples-new-emoji-game-gives-you-a-smiley-wordle-alternative/#ftag=CADf328eec

Economic instability and Trump's tariffs continue to weigh on the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/july-mortgage-rate-forecast-buyers-retreat-as-rates-rebound/#ftag=CADf328eec

You should probably clean your oven more often than you do, and here's why. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/can-you-remember-the-last-time-you-cleaned-your-oven-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The defending champions take on the impressive Swedes in this quarterfinal clash in Zurich. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-sweden-vs-england-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-uefa-womens-euro-2025-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-18-july-2025

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-18-july-2025

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-18-july-2025

Marvel Rivals Summer skins are now live, bringing swimsuit versions for Luna Snow, Thor, Psylocke, Loki, and The Thing. Here's how to unlock them, and what rewards are available.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-3-summer-skins-swimsuit-rewards

The database is now locked down.

For many manufacturers, that journey doesn’t require starting from scratch. In fact, it can start with the data humming quietly inside the ERP system you already trust every day.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/5-ways-manufacturers-can-embark-on-their-ai-journey

FX has released one last trailer for Alien: Earth, and I'm already spooked by some of the sci-fi horror show's other monsters.

The provider features nationwide coverage in 62 locations across the US

Windows 10's almost dead - so bugs are a thing of the past, right? Wrong - a new update has broken the emoji picker, leaving me unable to find the frowny face I need.

The subsidiary will be dedicated to bringing Ubisoft's biggest franchises "to their full potential"

AI is great for improving productivity, but many Brits are concerned that AI doesn't understand emotional tone or sensitive topics.

I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.

In the past year we’ve seen mismanaged software launches from two of the biggest tech companies in the world – I want to see this trend dealt with before it becomes an industry-wide issue.

Adobe has released a new Firefly video model that's even better at generating AI video, and helping you add creative sound effects.

Fitbit users are having issues – here's all the latest info from users online, Fitbit itself and potential fixes.

OM System’s latest high-end digital mirrorless – the OM-3 – takes its place just below the flagship OM-1 Mark II. Those longer in the tooth may recall an identically named OM-3 film SLR from 1983. This re-imagining inevitably borrows from the current OM-1 Mark II in terms of current technology, while its classic style [...]
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Grab a 24-pack of Duracell AA batteries for only £14.99, with a 25% saving. It’s the perfect supply to keep your essential gadgets (especially the TV remote) running non-stop.
The post Power up for less: 24-pack of Duracell Plus AA for under £15 appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

The Hisense 65” Class QD6 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV was already a budget-friendly option at its original $499.99 price, but it’s now an even better deal at just $358.99.
The post This Hisense 65-inch QD6 QLED TV is an absolute bargain appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a fantastic phone that finally delivers on the promise of an ultra-slim, lightweight foldable.
The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed doesn't support removable USB cables, but rather runs on a single AA battery. Not that I can remember the last time it died.

Microsoft's share price rose over 19% this year so far, vastly outperforming the overall market.

Razer and Pokémon have collaborated on a new collection of limited edition accessories, this time featuring the original three (plus one) starters, and I have them.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-x-pokemon-collection-hands-on

A couple weeks ago, a reader asked me about the best streaming TV setup for a 90-year-old neighbor who is not tech-savvy.
My mind immediately jumped to Roku, whose smart TVs and streaming players have always emphasized simplicity. But I also know that Roku’s streaming platform has become more complicated in recent years, and its once-basic menu system is no

In-game digital items are big money. According to one website that tracks just the money spent on semi-random in-game items for Counter-Strike 2 in 2023, players spent almost a billion dollars in that game alone. So whatever cracks I make about imaginary rainbow knives, these items do have tangi

Good gaming laptops aren’t exactly cheap, so finding one on sale with a hefty discount can really make your year. For example, Best Buy is currently selling this MSI Stealt


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Even though Microsoft has pushed back the end of Windows 10 support by another year, at some point there will be no more security updates for the popular Windows operating system. When that time comes

According to the latest numbers from Statcounter, Linux-based desktop operating systems have reached a new milestone, sitting at a market share of 5.03 percent in the US. It’s a monumental moment as it’s the first time Linux has ever crossed the 5 percent threshold.
Me

After years of development, Mozilla’s Gfx Team just announced in its latest blog post that Firefox will finally soon support WebGPU, but only in the Windows edition starting with Firefox version 141.

Have you ever opened up your PC, whether to clean the innards or troubleshoot an issue? If so, you know how annoying it can be to fiddle around inside while it’s dark. To make sure you never have to deal with that again, get yourself a pair of these LED flashlight gloves for just $10. It might sound kinda dumb, but

Some operations in FFmpeg are now as much as 100x faster due to the crafting of handwritten assembly code.

Intel’s Nova Lake-AX SoC could mark a major leap for x86 mobile chips, pairing 28 CPU cores with a massive 384-EU Xe3 GPU and LPDDR5X at up to 10,667 MT/s. Aimed at hybrid APU competitors like AMD Strix Halo and Apple M-series, it might never even see the light of day.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-rumored-nova-lake-ax-allegedly-pack

The Rocket 1628A and 1528D use HighPoint's PCIe switching architecture to avoid bottlenecks.

The FCC announced yesterday that it plans to vote on new rules "to unleash submarine cable investment to accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure, while securing cables against foreign adversaries, like China.

Since rolling out the redesign of its Firefly app in April, Adobe has been releasing major updates for the generative AI hub at a near monthly clip. Today, the company is introducing a handful of new features to assist those who use Firefly's video capabilities.
To start, Adobe is making it easier to add sound effects to AI-generated clips. Right now,

TikTok has proven to be a powerful platform to help tunes go viral and now the company is making it easier for songwriters to benefit from that reach. The social media site has rolled out a pair of new features in beta: a Songwriter lab
Stellantis, the automotive giant behind Chrysler, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is pulling out of hydrogen. The company said it’s killing its fuel cell development program in the face of “limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements and the need for stronger consumer purchasing i

Virtuos, the studio that developed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, is laying off seven percent of its staff, or around 270 employees.

Jack Dorsey has been back in the news lately after unveiling a pair of new apps he worked on, Bluetooth-based messenager Bitchat and UV exposure tracker Sun Day. The Block CEO put

Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Nuro and Lucid, the latest step in the company’s plan to build an extensive robotaxi program that can roll out globally. Uber’s partnership with EV manufacturer Lucid will see it deploy at least 20,000 of the Newark-based company’s vehicles over a period of six years. These will be equipped with the AI-powered Nuro Driver autonomous technology. The vehicles will be owned and operated by Uber or one of its third-party partners, and the servi

Article URL: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44591988
Points: 195
# Comments: 156
https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995/
Dataset to accompany the report: https://adu.autonomy.work/posts/2025_05_21_ai_risk/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44592866
Points: 47
# Comments: 20
https://autonomy.work/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sp-500-capital-at-risk_-3.pdf
Article URL: http://moritz-mander.de/blog/my_bank_keeps_on_undermining_anti-phishing_education/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44592377
Points: 179
# Comments: 94
http://moritz-mander.de/blog/my_bank_keeps_on_undermining_anti-phishing_education/

A bankrupt company’s propulsion system for hypersonic planes is being revived by Invictus, a new European Space Agency (ESA)-backed project aiming to build and fly a hydrogen-powered spaceplane by 2031. The proposed engine for the plane is based

Norwegian industrial investment firm Aker has announced plans to build an AI “factory” in the Arctic. It’s the latest company heading to the far north to tap into abundant green energy and natural cooling for power-hungry data centres. The facility will be

Denmark is aiming to stake a bold claim in the global quantum race with plans to build the world’s most powerful quantum computer. Backed by €80mn from EIFO (Denmark’s export and investment fund) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the new initiative — dubbed

The use of AI companions is no longer niche behavior but has become embedded in mainstream teenage life, according to a new report.
A nationally representative survey of 1,060 teens ages 13 to 17, conducted in April and May 2025 by Common Sense Media—a U.S.-based advocacy and

If a regular hot girl walk is no longer cutting it, why not add a weighted vest to the mix? While not exactly new, weighted vests are making a strong comeback, especially on TikTok and Instagram, where wellness and fitness creators are touting the benefits of adding a 12-pound vest to your daily strolls.
“It’s my weighted vest era,” menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Have

In this edition of IMHO, Shelley Walsh speaks with Stephen Kenwright about how traditional marketing fuels LLM performance and brand trust.
The post Brand Bias For Visibility In Search & LLMs: A Conversation With Stephen Kenwright appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Gathered notes on Liquid Glass, Apple’s new design language that was introduced at WWDC 2025. These links are a choice selection of posts and resources that I've found helpful for understanding the context of Liquid Glass, as well as techniques for recreating it in code.
Getting Clarity on Apple’s Liquid Glass originally published on

Despite my skepticism, Wix AI can, in fact, create a functional website in less than 3 hours. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-ai-to-build-a-website-in-3-hours-it-only-took-30-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experience flight anxiety? These three headphone hacks changed everything for me. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/i-never-fly-without-these-3-noise-canceling-headphone-habits/#ftag=CADf328eec

Is your smart thermostat giving you problems? I've been there. This is what works to get them back on track. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/smart-thermostat-troubleshooting-guide-heres-how-i-fixed-mine/#ftag=CADf328eec

I put the two leading handhelds up against one another to find out which is the best. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled/#ftag=CADf328eec

If nothing happens when you plug your iPhone or Android phone in, try this easy DIY trick before spending any money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/phone-wont-charge-when-plugged-in-i-used-this-simple-diy-fix-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET expert David Carnoy reveals how companies decide what goes into affordable audio devices and how that affects your listening experience. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-secrets-behind-value-in-earbuds-and-headphones/#ftag=CADf328eec

From shooting speeding cars on frozen lakes to capturing stunning scenes in beautiful cities, here's how I captured a photo story in Sweden. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-took-my-leica-on-a-trip-to-the-arctic-here-are-my-pro-tips-for-a-photography-adventure/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: I'm a fan of Netflix's newest recommendation row, but wish more of my favorite shows were included. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-think-netflixs-new-messy-girl-summer-category-missed-a-few-titles-but-ive-got-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

I'm always on the lookout for under-the-radar products that might be a good value. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how headphone makers do their thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/features/what-makes-cheap-earbuds-a-real-value-or-not-i-dug-in-to-find-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hearts, folded hands and... a seat(?) also received votes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-asked-cnet-staffers-their-favorite-emoji-for-world-emoji-day-smileys-reign-supreme/#ftag=CADf328eec

Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland hosts the fourth and final major of the year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-open-2025-tv-schedule-today-how-to-watch-stream-all-the-pga-tour-golf-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

As tri-fold phones trickle into the market, thinness is the priority. Tecno unveils the slimmest yet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tecno-claims-thinnest-tri-fold-with-phantom-ultimate-g-fold-concept/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adobe is the second big tech company to add audio to its AI videos. But there are some key differences between Firefly and Google's Veo 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobes-ai-videos-get-audio-is-it-better-than-googles-veo-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Victims are carefully picked and approached via business communications platforms.

Crooks found a way to break up malware and hide it on DNS servers to reconstruct them later.

Intel is set to lay off 5,000 more workers, including 2,500 in Oregon and 2,000 in California, as it flattens company structure.

Software version 6.18 is heading to Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches now.

Just before the Nothing Headphone 1 launched, there was a bit of needle as Sennheiser claimed in a now deleted Reddit post that it wouldn’t design a pair of headphones in the same way as Nothing have. So what better match-up for the Nothing Headphone 1 than to go up against the Sennheiser Momentum 4 [...]
The post Nothing Headphone 1 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: How do the

The Tefal Easy Fry Mega Air Fryer can cook up to eight portions at once, and it's yours for just £63.99.
The post Snag the Tefal Easy Fry Mega Air Fryer for 54% off today appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/snag-the-tefal-easy-fry-mega-air-fryer-for-54-off-today

Google has announced its annual hardware launch event, which is set for August 20, 2025. The event will take place in New York City, the company revealed in an invitation sent out to US press on Wednesday (July 17). The event, part of the Made by Google series, promises to showcase “the latest on our [...]
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The Oral-B iO 3 electric toothbrush is now only £74.69, saving of over £85. That price includes one refill, a holder, a charging pouch, and a travel case.
The post Oral-B iO 3 Ultimate Clean has been price slashed by more than 50% appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/oral-b-io-3-ultimate-clean-

Mercedes and Microsoft partner up to deliver generative AI and productivity features to its cars, letting you attend Teams meetings and chat with Microsoft 365 Copilot while you drive to and from work.

Grok adds flirty 3D AI companions. Elon says we need more babies, but gives you a waifu instead.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says it's "too late" to catch up with its rivals in the AI sector, laying off thousands of US workers to reduce its expenses.