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Trying to Find Meaning in Owning an Old Mac
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://blog.decryption.net.au/posts/macse30.html">https://blog.decryption.net.au/posts/macse30.html</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44496502">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44496502</a></p><p>Points: 4</p><p># Comments: 0</p>
BBC staff: we're forced to do pro-Israel PR
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://www.owenjones.news/p/bbc-staff-were-forced-to-do-pro-israel">https://www.owenjones.news/p/bbc-staff-were-forced-to-do-pro-israel</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44496391">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44496391</a></p><p>Points: 113</p><p># Comments: 14</p>
Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot plummets to a new all-time low price
Credit: Jonathan Feist / Android AuthorityHere at Android Authority, we’ve been on a quest to test all the worthy robot vacuums available, and we have a list of the best robot vacuums here. The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is the top contender, but that thing is usually really pricey! If you’ve been looking for a good deal on it, this is the best one we’ve seen so far.Buy the Narwal Freo Z Ultra for just $849.99 ($650 off)
Google Pixel 9a price drops to its record-low price of $449
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityThe Google Pixel 9a is already an outstanding budget phone, but the deal is even better right now. It’s $50 off, bringing the Pixel 9a down to a much more reasonable $449. This is an all-time low price we’ve only seen once before!Buy the Google Pixel 9a for just $449 ($50 off)
LookingGlass: Generative Anamorphoses via Laplacian Pyramid Warping
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3AZay43688" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3AZay43688</a></p><hr><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44495154">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44495154</a></p><p>Points: 47</p><p># Comments: 9</p>
Last call: Fortnite players only have two days left to claim their settlement payout
Credit: Gary Sims / Android AuthorityFortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases can submit a claim to receive compensation stemming from the FTC’s settlement with Epic Games.Eligible claimants only have until July 9 to apply.Refunds are expected to arrive in 2026 after the agency has reviewed and validated all claims.If you’re a Fortnite player, you might be entitled to some money. But you’ll have to act quickly, as those who are eligible only have two days left to submit a claim.Y
You Should Run a Certificate Transparency Log
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://words.filippo.io/run-sunlight/">https://words.filippo.io/run-sunlight/</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44494430">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44494430</a></p><p>Points: 84</p><p># Comments: 28</p>
Latest Pixel 10 series color leak adds some storage surprises
Pixel 9Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityA new leak has added credibility to the Pixel 10 series color options revealed in a recent leak.It also reveals the storage configurations for all models and suggests Google may limit some variants to specific colors.The report also outlines possible color choices for the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a.Recent leaks have caused some confusion over the color options for Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 lineup, with different sources offering conflicting
How did X-Rays gain mass adoption?
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://www.aditharun.com/p/how-did-x-rays-gain-mass-adoption">https://www.aditharun.com/p/how-did-x-rays-gain-mass-adoption</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44494255">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44494255</a></p><p>Points: 4</p><p># Comments: 2</p>
Everything you want to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE just leaked
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android AuthoritySpecs for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE have leaked.The information reportedly comes from official Samsung promotional materials.The company’s foldables appear to sport disappointingly small batteries.Samsung is set to reveal its latest foldables at Galaxy Unpacked this week. While the showcase is scheduled for June 9, it doesn’t look like you’ll have to wait until Wednesday to learn more about the company’s new hardware. Some leaked promotio
The Galaxy Watch 8 still hasn’t launched yet, but don’t tell Samsung Health
Samsung’s next Unpacked event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9.In addition to its latest foldables, Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Watch 8 series of smartwatches.Before they’re even official, the latest Samsung Health update is advertising features with “Watch 8 series” support.Mobile tech fans are all too familiar with the cat-and-mouse game of leaks and rumors in the cycle leading up to the launch of any major new product. For the most part, manufacturers like to carefully control
Tyr, a new Rust DRM driver targeting CSF-based ARM Mali GPUs
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/introducing-tyr-a-new-rust-drm-driver.html">https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/introducing-tyr-a-new-rust-drm-driver.html</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44493640">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44493640</a></p><p>Points: 21</p><p># Comments: 2</p>
New sphere-packing record stems from an unexpected source
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-sphere-packing-record-stems-from-an-unexpected-source-20250707/">https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-sphere-packing-record-stems-from-an-unexpected-source-20250707/</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44493196">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44493196</a></p><p>Points: 109</p><p># Comments: 31</p>
Google may soon let Pixel users remove the search widget’s new AI Mode shortcut (APK teardown)
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android AuthorityGoogle recently added a new shortcut to the Pixel Launcher’s search widget, making it easy for users to launch Search’s AI Mode from the home screen.This new shortcut hasn’t gone down well with users, with many finding it intrusive.Google may soon give users an option to remove the AI Mode shortcut from the search widget.Google recently rolled out an easier way to access Search’s AI Mode. The company added a new AI Mode shortcut to the Pixel Launcher’s s
Gemini’s new overlay is getting ready to bounce onto your screen (APK teardown)
Google’s currently working on a number of visual changes to how you interact with the Gemini overlay.In addition to updating the coloring and shape of the overlay, we’ve identified a new animation it could use to appear on screen.We can trigger this effect both when accessing the overlay via swiping, as well as long-pressing the power button.Google continues to make the case for Gemini in — well, pretty much everything — and little by little it’s been winning us over. As we track Google’s progre
My first verified imperative program
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://markushimmel.de/blog/my-first-verified-imperative-program/">https://markushimmel.de/blog/my-first-verified-imperative-program/</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44492986">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44492986</a></p><p>Points: 70</p><p># Comments: 23</p>
Possible Google Pixel 10a back cover makes a very early (and very sketchy) appearance
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityAn image of a “Google Pixel 10A engineering back cover” has emerged online.The back appears to be slightly different from the Pixel 9a.It’s only been a few months since the release of the Pixel 9a, but that’s not going to stop leakers from going after its successor. We’ve already heard a few rumors about the Pixel 10a, such as its codename. Now a new potential leak may give us a few more details about the next entry to Google’s mid-range line.On the Chinese
Show HN: Ossia score – a sequencer for audio-visual artists
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://github.com/ossia/score">https://github.com/ossia/score</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44492405">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44492405</a></p><p>Points: 51</p><p># Comments: 5</p>
SUS Lang: The SUS Hardware Description Language
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://sus-lang.org/">https://sus-lang.org/</a></p><p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44491860">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44491860</a></p><p>Points: 26</p><p># Comments: 11</p>
Show HN: Unlearning Comparator, a visual tool to compare machine unlearning
I built Unlearning Comparator, a visual analytics toolkit to help researchers and developers compare how different machine unlearning methods work. It provides a unified workflow to test for accuracy, efficiency, and privacy.You can check out the live demo linked in the post, and the source code is on GitHub: https://github.com/gnueaj/Machine-Unlearning-ComparatorOur accompanying paper is currently under review at IEEE TVCG.Happy to answer any questions and would love to hear your feedback!Comme