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Confluence users can now create visual assets within the software in addition to new third-party agents working with Lovable, Replit, and Gamma.

It's a weird time at Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is under new management, with its current leadership intent on what it describes as "a renewed commitment to Xbox." But given that no one really knows what an Xbox is at this point, that could mean many things. What Xbox needs is a game to si...

After acquiring its competitor Whistle from Mars Petcare nearly a year ago, Tractive is introducing two new pet trackers today. The Cat 6 Mini features a sleeker design than Tractive's current smart cat tracker and monitors additional vital signs. The Dog 6 XL, specifically designed for larger br...

I connected the ChatGPT API (model gpt-4o) to an 8-bit shoot-'em-up game, PvP-AI, running on a Commander X16 emulator. Instead of pixels or audio, the model receives structured text summaries, what I’m calling "smart senses", based on the game's existing touch and EMF-style inputs. The LLM mainta...

A new report suggests Apple is being extremely cautious in its expectations of demand for its most expensive ever smartphone, the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra). The company is said to have told manufacturing partners to plan for significantly lower orders than initially expected. The report also ...

To 'minimize disruption,' Bezoscorp offers a 20% discount on new hardware you didn't want Updated  Amazon is rewarding long-time Kindle users by ditching support for aging devices, though it is trying to "minimize disruption" for existing customers by dangling a 20 percent discount for new models...

A new company needs to make a strong first impression. For Fender Audio, a new outfit owned by the legendary Fender Musical Instruments Corporation but operated by Riffsound, that introduction comes in the form of two speakers and a set of headphones. The Elie 6 ($300) and Elie 12 ($400) are port...

Last September, a company named Lumafield scanned 1,000 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to shine a light on the hidden risks of cheaping out. At roughly the same time, I found myself testing two awesome new kinds of AA battery that recharge using USB-C cables. It gave me an idea. Could we find ...

Fresh and healthy, just like Windows 11 isn't Bork!Bork!Bork!  You might say this bork was bread to fail, but at least it involves a version of Windows that most people actually like.…

Article URL: https://www.cnet.com/home/security/when-flock-comes-to-town-why-cities-are-axing-the-controversial-surveillance-technology/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47689237 Points: 347 # Comments: 184

If you’re using an older Kindle, you may want to check what year it was released. Amazon has sent out emails to some of its users, with a warning that it’s discontinuing support for Kindle ereaders and Fire tables released in 2012 or earlier. You can still read books you’ve already downloaded on ...

The FBI says that a sharp rise in scams saw cybersecurity crime cost US victims a total of almost $21 billion last year. The most common example was investment scams, with cryptocurrency fraud responsible for the largest losses. The report includes AI-related scams for the first time. The agency ...

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.05091 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47689174 Points: 158 # Comments: 35

Article URL: https://github.com/pcruz1905/hls-restream-proxy Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47689165 Points: 52 # Comments: 12

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Desalination plants in the Middle East are increasingly vulnerable  As the conflict in Iran has escalated, a crucial resource is under fire: the desalinization...

New automatic translations and photo editing on X are powered by the company's flagship AI model.

Insta360, the company best known for its action cameras, just released the Snap selfie screen. It's a small display that connects via USB-C and sits on the back of your phone, helping you to use your rear camera for higher resolution vlogging or selfies. The 3.5-inch touchscreen allows you to adj...

If you live in Los Angeles, you may soon be able to hail a Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi from the Uber app. The companies' previously announced "multi-year strategic partnership" is nearing a public launch, with on-road testing with a safety driver underway. The vehicles use tech from MOIA America...

A brief history of Denuvo DRM and the new hypervisor bypass.

The Snap lets you frame selfies using your phone’s best cameras. Insta360 just announced the Snap, a new smartphone accessory designed to improve the quality of your selfies. It works like a digital mirror magnetically attached to the back of your Android or iOS smartphone so you can preview an...