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Amazon’s AI push is undermining its sustainability goals

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

1d | Engadget
Spotify's Audiobooks+ add-on is now available to some Premium subscribers

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.

1d | Engadget
Tell HN: Notion Desktop is monitoring your audio and network

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

The $8 billion Facebook trial is over: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta investors reach a settlement

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

Nvidia’s power play: How Jensen Huang got Trump to rethink the China AI chip ban

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Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto tokens approved for trading

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’

Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy and the 4 Ways to Restore It

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

1d | cnet.com
Do Student Loan Borrowers in SAVE Need to Do Anything Before Aug. 1?

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

1d | cnet.com
Is AI the New Android Bloatware? Why Phone-Makers Are Scrambling for Your Attention

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

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 18 (game #502)

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

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 18 (game #768)

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 Season 3 Summer skins and rewards

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

 5 ways manufacturers can embark on their AI journey

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

 I can't deal with any more bad software rollouts – here's hoping iOS 26 and One UI 8 bring a change of direction

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.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/i-cant-deal-with-any-more-bad-software-rollouts-heres-hoping-ios-26-and-one-ui-8-bring-a-change-of-direction

OM System OM-3 Review

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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Power up for less: 24-pack of Duracell Plus AA for under £15

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.

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This Hisense 65-inch QD6 QLED TV is an absolute bargain

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.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/this-hisense-65-inc

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review

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

 Pokémon has partnered with one of the biggest PC gaming brands again, and you can actually buy these accessories — but do you even want to?

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

How I’d set up a Roku for a 90-year-old
Steam thwarts Counter-Strike scammers with new trade reversal system
MSI’s RTX 4070 gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 CPU is $400 off today
You can put Windows 11 on older Windows 10 PCs with this free tool
Linux market share just crossed 5%, hitting a new milestone
Firefox is finally getting WebGPU, but only on Windows
Cool! These $10 gloves put LED flashlights on your fingertips
 Intel's rumored 'Nova Lake-AX' allegedly packs insane specs but might never launch — reportedly featured 28 CPU cores, 48 Xe3 GPU cores, and an upgraded 256-bit memory bus to counter AMD Strix Halo

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

Adobe Firefly can now generate sound effects from your audio cues

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,

1d | Engadget
TikTok's latest feature will help songwriters show off their work

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

1d | Engadget
Another big car company gives up on hydrogen

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

1d | Engadget
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is laying off around 270 employees

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

1d | Engadget
Jack Dorsey backs an open-source development collective with $10 million

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

1d | Engadget
Uber's latest robotaxi plan involves 20,000 Lucid EVs

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

1d | Engadget
The rise of AI as a threat to the S&P 500 [pdf]

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

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ESA spaceplane project revives bankrupt firm’s hypersonic engine


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 investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north


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 taps Microsoft to build world’s most powerful quantum computer


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

Teens are using AI companions—and some prefer them to people

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

TikTok thinks a weighted vest will change your body. Here’s what the science says

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

Getting Clarity on Apple’s Liquid Glass

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

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Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck OLED video

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

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The Secrets Behind Value in Earbuds and Headphones video

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

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What Makes Cheap Earbuds a Real Value (or Not)? I Dug In to Find Out

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

1d | cnet.com
Adobe's AI Videos Get Audio: Is It Better Than Google's Veo 3?

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

1d | cnet.com
 Intel slashes even more workers to help meet 20% workforce cut goal

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.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-slashes-even-more-workers-to-help-meet-20-percent-workforce-cut-goal

Nothing Headphone 1 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: How do they compare?

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

Pixel 10 set to arrive at Made By Google event next month as date confirmed

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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Oral-B iO 3 Ultimate Clean has been price slashed by more than 50%

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.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/oral-b-io-3-ultimate-clean-