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Anthropic's Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap

Anthropic's Opus 5 update focuses on token efficiency rather than a significant capability leap.

Pebblebee launches bag tags and pet collar IDs to go with your Find Hub trackers

Pebblebee launches bag tags and pet collar IDs to help recover lost items and pets.

Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

Waymo is reportedly looking to end its deal with Uber to offer robotaxis on the ride-hailing giant's network.

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Snapdragon chip prices going up by ‘double digits’ to the dismay of Android devices

Qualcomm is hiking prices on its Snapdragon chipsets by double-digit percentages due to higher supplier costs.

The best wireless Android Auto adapter just got a small price hike

The AAWireless Android Auto adapter has increased in price to $64.99 for the base model and $69.99 for the TWO+ model.

The tech-broification of American science has officially begun

The Trump administration's "Genesis Mission" grants allocate $5 billion to AI-driven science projects, prioritizing artificial intelligence, robotics, and nuclear energy while diminishing life sciences.

1 day ago9 min read

Nothing will reportedly stop selling in many global markets as latest phones struggle

Nothing will reportedly cease phone sales in over a dozen global markets, including parts of Europe and Japan, following struggling sales of its latest Phone (4a) and (4b) models.

3GPP Version 19

3GPP Release 19, the second 5G-Advanced release, concluded with implementable specifications by December 2025, balancing continuity and innovation while setting the stage for future 6G studies.

2 days ago8 min read

Samsung’s new silicon-carbon batteries in Galaxy Z Fold 8 won’t last as long

Samsung's new silicon-carbon batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will offer a reduced lifespan, rated for 1,200 charging cycles before reaching 80% capacity, a decrease from previous models.

What I track in a day

Victoria Song tracks various health metrics daily to evaluate wearable tech products and their claims.

2 days ago12 min read

Ars Technica

AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say

The Trump administration is considering a rule change to give states more control over public input on new polluting facilities, including data centers.

2 days ago4 min read

OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

OpenAI updates its ChatGPT desktop app with a new voice mode feature.

Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers, adds a free verification system

Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers and a free verification system to prove users are human.

Em dashes are fucking amazing

Em dashes offer flexibility in writing, allowing for clarifications and dramatic pauses within sentences.

Why is programming so captivating, yet so agonizing?

Programming is both captivating and agonizing due to its complex nature and numerous interacting problems.

2 days ago7 min read

Whack-a-drone

The US ban on foreign-made drones is ineffective, with companies creating fake US-based operations to circumvent regulations.

2 days ago17 min read

Tech News

Hacker News

My security camera shipped a GitHub admin token in its login page

A security camera shipped with a GitHub admin token in its login page, granting access to hundreds of repositories.

2 days ago5 min read

How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers

AI guardrails, intended to prevent malicious use, are hindering offensive cybersecurity researchers who need to probe systems for vulnerabilities before criminals exploit them.

The Visual 6502

The Visual 6502 project offers an HTML5 simulator that allows users to visualize the internal workings of a 6502 microprocessor, complete with interactive controls and source code access.

2 days ago1 min read

Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to step aside as company pushes into robotaxis, robotics

Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua will step down as the company expands into robotaxis and robotics.

98.css

98.css is a CSS library that enables developers to build user interfaces visually resembling Windows 98, emphasizing semantic HTML and accessibility.

2 days ago13 min read

Gemini Spark rolling out to Google AI Pro users in the US

Gemini Spark, Google's personal AI agent for automating complex tasks, is now available to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US, offering features like Skills and Schedules.

2 days ago4 min read

EU fines Google $1 billion for ‘preferential treatment’ in Search, Play Store

The European Union fines Google $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act.

Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

Amazon's Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions across various smart home devices.