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The tech company lost a massive privacy case involving the Flo app that has raised huge questions about how health apps are secretly being used. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/jury-decides-meta-stole-data-from-users-of-period-tracking-app-what-to-do-if-youre-worried/#ftag=CADf328eec

KTC H27P3 delivers 5K resolution, 120Hz dual-mode performance, and color calibration at $570.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/worlds-cheapest-5k-monitor-has-gone-on-preorder-for-just-usd570-ktc-h27p3-paves-the-way-for-affordable-10k-virtual-display

Vinyl gets the audiophile attention, but CDs still sound great and often cost less

https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/already-got-back-into-hi-fi-thanks-to-vinyl-this-cd-player-and-bluetooth-streamer-combo-is-the-perfect-next-upgrade-especially-if-youre-into-head-fi

If you have a Google Pixel phone make sure you’ve downloaded the latest security patch.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/googles-latest-security-patch-finally-fixes-a-months-old-bug-and-a-critical-security-flaw

Canon’s new subscription security services launch as its systems face scrutiny from high-severity vulnerabilities.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/now-even-your-printer-company-may-want-to-sell-you-endpoint-protection-as-a-subscription-will-others-follow-suit

Activision will require 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' players to use TPM 2.0 and enable Windows Secure Boot as part of its anti-cheat initiative.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-will-require-tpm-2-0-windows-secure-boot-for-black-ops-7-activision-testing-ricochet-anti-cheat-update-in-upcoming-season

Someone has benchmarked Nvidia's RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell Laptop GPU with Geekbench 6.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-pro-5000-blackwell-laptop-gpu-beats-previous-gen-by-14-percent-in-opencl-benchmark-professional-mobile-chip-performs-like-a-laptop-rtx-5090

TSMC is probing an alleged leak of 2nm process integration images to Japan's Rapidus, though the data's content, impact, and Rapidus's involvement remain uncertain.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/tsmc-employees-reportedly-stole-2nm-trade-secrets-to-share-with-rapidus-accused-are-said-to-have-shared-hundreds-of-process-integration-t

Google is updating Gemini to make it a better education tool with a new feature called Guided Learning. Like similar learning-focused updates to

Key sections of the US Constitution were temporarily removed from Congress' website. Provisions including habeas corpus (due process) and the prohibition of nobility titles (like, say, King) vanished from the digital version of the document. They've since been restored. 404 Media first

Dyson is

Microsoft revealed that it was working on an AI chatbot specifically for gamers back in March, and now it's here for a test drive. The beta version of Gaming Copilot is available to Xbox Insiders on PC via the Game Bar functionality. It's also available to try on Windows-based handheld gaming devices, but the company says the funct

Article URL: https://erikschluntz.com/caltrain

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Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-08-wild-pigs-flesh-neon-blue.html

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Article URL: https://blog.google/products/search/ai-search-driving-more-queries-higher-quality-clicks/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44815046

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Article URL: https://johnjianwang.medium.com/why-blocking-llms-from-your-website-is-dumb-3dc7c3c9097d

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44815125

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Article URL: https://github.com/gleam-lang/gleam/blob/main/changelog/v1.12.md

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44815405

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Article URL: https://danielchasehooper.com/posts/segment_array/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44815702

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Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cognitive-decline-can-be-slowed-down-with-lifestyle-changes-from-diet-to-exercise-and-social-time-new-study-suggests-180987077/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44815877

Article URL: https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2025/07/how-states-and-cities-decimated-americans-lowest-cost-housing-option

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Article URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/009ae104-47ff-475c-adc1-d5f9604927de/can-i-open-16-bit-application-in-windows-8?forum=windows-all&referrer=answers

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Article URL: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/trump-administrations-campaign-undermine-next-election

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44816165

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Article URL: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/21/19-of-california-houses-are-owned-by-investors/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44816385

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For more than a decade, enterprise teams bought into the promise of business intelligence platforms delivering “decision-making at the speed of thought.” But most discovered the opposite: slow-moving data pipelines, dashboards that gathered dust, and analysts stuck in time-consuming prep work.

Now, Google Cloud thinks it has the fix. It’s investing heavily in

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is expected to celebrate at the White House a commitment by Apple to increase its U.S. investments by an additional $100 billion over the next four years.

“Today’s announcement with Apple is another win for our manufacturing industry that will simultaneously help reshore the production of critical compon

Google claims AI is making Search more useful and clicks more valuable. Check whether that holds true for your content.

The post Google Says AI Clicks Are Better, What Does Your Data Say? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-ai-clicks-are-better-what-does-your-data-sa

Napoleon vytáhl do Ruska se 685 tisíci vojáky. Probili se až do Moskvy, pak ale museli zpátky. Grand Armée zřejmě přišla během tažení o téměř 400 tisíc vojáků, z nichž podstatná část nepadla v boji. Měla je na svědomí zima, hlad a v neposlední řadě také nemoci. Který patogen za to byl zodpovědný? http://www.osel.cz/14190-vypoved-dna-co-zabilo-napoleonovu-grande-armee-pri-ustupu-z-ruska.html

Limiting your screen time is easier said than done. These iOS and Android digital wellness settings can help. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/stop-doomscrolling-with-these-iphone-and-android-wellness-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amid tariffs, Apple is expected to announce shifting more of its supply chain to domestic assembly, at a White House event. https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/apple-will-commit-100-billion-more-to-us-manufacturing-says-white-house/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET experts stand by secondhand devices, but these pointers make the purchase worthwhile. https://www.cnet.com/tech/dont-buy-refurbished-tech-for-back-to-school-season-without-reading-this-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

Not every kitchen gadget deserves the space they take up. These tools can be skipped, according to career chefs. https://www.cnet.com/news/declutter-your-kitchen-pro-chefs-detail-the-most-useless-kitchen-tools/#ftag=CADf328eec

The full moon shines bright in three days, just before the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and 11 days before the next planet spectacle. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/before-the-next-planet-parade-dont-miss-this-weeks-full-sturgeon-moon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back for a freakishly fun follow-up. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/freakier-friday-review-much-anticipated-disney-sequel-really-rocks/#ftag=CADf328eec

A new Apple TV is always welcome, but don't expect anything game-changing

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/a-new-apple-tv-4k-is-still-coming-this-year-says-report-but-of-the-rumored-changes-only-one-is-exciting-to-me

The Google Pixel 10 series could come with a new feature called Camera Coach, which would use Gemini AI to help you take better photos.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-10-could-use-gemini-to-teach-you-how-to-take-better-photos-and-even-as-an-ai-skeptic-im-excited-to-try-it

Healthcare giant DaVita hit by Interlock attack, and warns patients to remain vigilant.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/huge-healthcare-breach-sees-nearly-a-million-patients-hit-following-davita-ransomware-attack-make-sure-youre-safe

Humans don't do a bad job at spotting malware, especially with the right tools, but that's if they're looking for it.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/good-news-humans-are-getting-better-at-spotting-malware-but-were-still-pretty-bad-at-it

YouTuber Better Gaming tested a MicroSD Express adapter to see if they could expand the Switch 2's storage with a 1TB NVMe SSD. The test failed, but further development of the adapter suggests this method of storage expansion will work in the future.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/hardware-hacker-tries-to-run-nvme-ssd-on-the-switch-

Ebuyer, the U.K.'s second biggest PC retailer, is facing a compulsory liquidation case as it allegedly cannot pay its lessor.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ebuyer-reportedly-closing-its-doors-staff-at-uks-second-biggest-pc-retailer-sent-home-early-company-sued-for-liquidation

Israel has allegedly been recording and storing millions of phone calls made by Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank as part of a large surveillance effort dating back to 2022, according to reporting by The Guardian, +972 Magazine and Local Call. The report suggests that

After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to

OpenAI has announced that it will be partnering with the US General Services Administration (GSA) to offer ChatGPT Enterprise practically free of charge to the entire executive-branch federal workforce for one year. The dozens of agencies under this umbrella encompass over

Instagram just announced an update with some long-requested features. The most notable is the introduction of a location-sharing tool for friends. Once opted into, the map shares a user's last active location with chosen contacts. The location sharing feature is turned off until selected and there are numerous customization controls.

For instance, Instagram users

Article URL: https://www.asimov.press/p/proteomics

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Article URL: https://openai.com/index/providing-chatgpt-to-the-entire-us-federal-workforce/

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Article URL: https://glfmn.io/posts/zig-error-patterns/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44812985

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Article URL: https://netbird.io/knowledge-hub/netbird-agpl-announcement

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44813110

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Article URL: https://tonsky.me/blog/lockfiles/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44813397

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Article URL: https://huggingface.co/Qwen/Qwen3-4B-Thinking-2507

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44813627

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Article URL: https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/blog/2025/08/06/writing-a-rust-gpu-kernel-driver-a-brief-introduction-on-how-gpu-drivers-work/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44813789

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Article URL: https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/jules-now-available/

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Most site blockers work by blacklisting distractions. That never worked for me, the internet is too big, and there’s always something new to waste time on.

I wanted the opposite: allowlist‑only browsing. Block everything by default, and explicitly allow only what I need.

So I built Sinkzone: a local DNS forwarder with two modes:

Monitor mode: lets all traffic through, but logs every domain so you can decide what to allow.

Focus mode: only allowlisted domains resolve; everything else

Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-internet-wants-to-check-your-id

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44814278

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Advanced open-weight reasoning models to customize for any use case and run anywhere. https://webdesignernews.com/openai-just-released-open-models/

TLDR: This is the year that AI has taken over UX. In this article, I explain why and give an update on my method of using AI for UX research, focussing on how ChatGPT’s Deep Research functionality can enable a significant acceleration of qualitative research analysis. https://webdesignernews.com/how-i-use-generative-ai-for-research-in-2025/

CSS has “logical properties” which have the unique ability to follow the flow of language. You might be working on an website in English, which is left-to-right and top-to-bottom, but other languages might flip either or both of those. In English, we know what margin-right does, but can quickly become the wrong choice if the direction of a web page is flipped, perhaps during translation. https://webdesignernews.com/should-we-never-use-non-logical-properties/

Web Components are more than just Custom Elements. Shadow DOM, HTML Templates, and Custom Elements each play a role. In this article, Russell Beswick demonstrates how Shadow DOM fits into the broader picture, explaining why it matters, when to use it, and how to apply it effectively. https://webdesignernews.com/web-components-working-with-shadow-dom/

Master SVG accessibility: Learn techniques for ARIA roles, testing, and creating inclusive graphics that work for everyone. https://webdesignernews.com/implementing-accessible-svg-elements-2/

Airbnb, the paragon of a “design-led” company, is only hiring a single designer. The job requires more than a decade of experience. There are probably hundreds (possibly thousands) of applicants. The fact that a company known for its design culture is investing only at the top of its org chart is a flashing “check engine” light on the practice of product design. https://webdesignernews.com/the-product-design-talent-crisis/

For millions, navigating digital tools with a keyboard isn’t just about preference for speed and ergonomics—it’s a fundamental need. As part of our ongoing effort to make Figma more accessible to all, we’ve been collecting feedback from designers who rely on the keyboard and screen reader as their primary means for navigation. Close collaboration with these designers, including a group of alpha users, has directly informed our new keyboard accessibility... https://webdesignernews.com/who-says-de

If you’re a developer, it can help you work faster as it allows you to talk to your system and code in plain English. Aside of dealing with code, you can use it for, writing, research, and more. It’s lightweight, supports long prompts, works with tools like VS Code, and is easy to customize. https://webdesignernews.com/getting-started-with-gemini-cli/

Character.AI is going social, adding an interactive feed to its mobile apps. 

Rolled out on Monday, the new social feed may initially look similar to traditional social media platforms. But rather than liking friends’ holiday photos or commenting on influencers’ posts, users interact with user-generated characters, from computer game avatars to Elon Musk and Harry Potter.

“The new feed is the front door to the app and a great w

Just in time for the new school year, Google has introduced a tool called Guided Learning within its Gemini chatbot. Unlike tools that offer instant answers, Guided Learning breaks down complex problems step-by-step to support deeper understanding.

The new feature is part of the AI industry’s broader response to growing concerns that chatbots like ChatGPT may undermi

Deloitte research commissioned by Meta shows personalization boosts conversions by 16%, with a framework to assess and improve your strategy.

The post Study: Advanced Personalization Linked To Higher Conversions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/study-advanced-personalizati

Disney's streaming businesses will merge next year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hulu-will-go-global-and-fully-merge-with-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Gunners return to north London for their penultimate warm up match before the new season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-arsenal-vs-villarreal-from-anywhere-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Owen Poole wraps up the big tech news of the day, including Apple's big Q3 revenue numbers and the sale of the 3 billionth iPhone, Illinois passing a new law to regulate using AI for therapy, and Roku announcing a new, affordable ad-free streaming service called Howdy. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-sells-its-3-billionth-iphone-illinois-attempts-to-curb-using-ai-for-therapy-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

With prices starting at just $30, with content from NFL Network and WWE, the new service looks like a tempting offer for sports fans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/espns-standalone-streaming-service-and-app-to-launch-aug-21/#ftag=CADf328eec

As a big Spider-Man 4 debate rages over another possible villain's appearance, some Marvel fans are just delighted about the return of a key practical effect.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-will-include-one-of-the-best-parts-of-the-andrew-garfield-movies-but-some-fans-cant-stop-arguing-about-another-part-of-the-mar

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-7-august-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-7-august-2025

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-7-august-2025

Sony ‘1000X The Collexion’ trademark spotted and if Sony thinks I’m buying ‘Collexion’ headphones, it can think again

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-might-be-looking-to-end-wh-1000xm4-vs-xm5-vs-xm6-confusion-with-new-1000x-the-collexion-headphones-but-it-could-just-make-things-worse

Discover how agentic AI enables smarter, secure, self-optimizing networks and redefines digital operations.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/smarter-networks-in-the-agentic-ai-revolution

US lawmakers think more investigations into Chinese AI giant DeepSeek are necessary.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/senators-request-further-deepseek-probe

What's next for AI training and evaluation after the Scale/Meta deal.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-did-meta-invest-in-scale-ai-and-how-will-it-change-the-ai-models-you-use

ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network and other media rights ahead of its new streaming service's launch in August, which you'll be able to try out for free thanks to DirecTV.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/espns-new-streaming-service-will-be-the-home-of-nfl-heres-how-you-can-subscribe-for-free

Microsoft reveals super-smart AI tool to detect malicious files autonomously at scale.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsofts-new-ai-security-tool-can-spot-malware-early-and-even-reverse-engineer-it-to-crack-the-code

According to the Council Legal Service, the latest Danish Chat Control proposal still violates human rights – but the Parliament pushes for an agreement to be found.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/a-political-blackmail-the-eu-parliament-is-pressing-for-new-mandatory-scanning-of-your-private-chats

Disney has revealed plans to “fully integrate” Hulu and Disney+ into one app, but let’s not be worried about a price increase just yet.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/disney-plus/disney-and-hulu-will-become-a-single-app-in-early-2026-but-worrying-price-elasticity-claims-may-not-mean-a-subscription-hike

Live coverage of the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 launch. This includes build up to downtime, and when the update comes out.

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/fortnite-chapter-6-season-4-launch-start-time

Foundation season 3 episode 5 will be with us very soon – here's when we expect it to launch on Apple TV+.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/when-will-foundation-season-3-episode-5-be-released-on-apple-tv

Heading off on holiday and want to avoid unwanted and expensive roaming fees? You should consider a Saily eSIM.

The post This Saily eSIM can help you avoid roaming fees this summer – here’s how it works appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-saily-esim

After months of waiting following an official reveal at CES 2025, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable finally showed up at my door. Here's an early hands-on look at the unique PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/lenovo-thinkbook-plus-gen-6-rollable-hands-on

I'm seeing a lot of PC players concerned over Battlefield 6's Secure Boot requirement, so I put together this step-by-step guide on how to get everything set up properly.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/how-enable-secure-boot-battlefield-6-windows

Well, I'll chalk this up to manifesting. The Xbox Design Lab has returned this morning, as the Xbox Gear Store goes offline.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/surprise-the-xbox-design-lab-is-back-after-being-offline-for-six-months-to-move-payment-processor