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Spotify listened and is finally letting you disable this controversial feature

Spotify's despised 'Create' can now be hidden.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Kemi Badenoch says she no longer sees herself as Nigerian despite upbringing

Conservative party leader, who grew up in Nigeria and US, says she has not renewed her Nigerian passport in decadesKemi Badenoch has said she no longer considers herself Nigerian and does not possess a Nigerian passport.The Conservative party leader, who was born in London, but grew up in Nigeria and the US and did not return to the UK until she was 16, said she had not renewed her Nigerian passport in two decades....

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Staffordshire police chief suspended after concerns raised about off-duty conduct

IOPC also investigating Chris Noble over allegations he shared confidential information without policing purposeA police chief has been suspended after serious concerns were raised about his behaviour outside of work.The Staffordshire police chief constable, Chris Noble, who denies any wrongdoing, is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for the matters, which predate his employment...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

What Happens To Used Fighter Jets Retired By The USAF?

Even the most cutting-edge fighter jet eventually becomes outdated. But how does the U.S. Air Force dispose of used fighter jets that aren't fit for service?

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

The original Nintendo Switch is about to get more expensive in the US

Nintendo has announced that the price of the original Nintendo Switch will change in the United States, citing “market conditions” as the reason for its decision. The new pricing will apply from August 3, and will affect the regular Switch, the Switch Lite and the Switch OLED, as well as select accessories for the console. Amiibo and the Alarmo alarm clock will also see price increases. The Switch 2 is not affected,...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

UK Online Safety Act risks ‘seriously infringing’ free speech, says X

Elon Musk’s social media platform says lawmakers made a ‘conscientious decision’ to increase censorshipElon Musk’s X platform has said the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) is at risk of “seriously infringing” free speech as a row deepens over measures for protecting children from harmful content.The social media company said the act’s “laudable” intentions were being overshadowed by its aggressive implementation by the...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: The Guardian Technology favicon The Guardian Technology

Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform

STAN, headquartered in Singapore, is trying to position itself as a gaming community platform to rival Discord, but its approach to the market is quite different.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Amazon is considering shoving ads into Alexa+ conversations

Amazon has failed to make Alexa profitable thus far.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Crypto exchange Gate launches spot trading services in the US

Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode

On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, our senior business editor joins us to talk Meta, brain aging, and ChatGPT’s recent dark turn.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Wired - Business favicon Wired - Business

Coverage Cat (YC S22) Is Hiring a Senior, Staff, or Principal Engineer

Article URL: https://www.coveragecat.com/careers/engineering/software-engineer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44759432 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

WAN Is the New LAN!?!?

For decades, theLocal Area Network(LAN) was the heart of enterprise IT. It represented the immediate, high-speed connectivity within an office or campus. But in today's cloud-first, globally distributed world, the very definition of "local" has expanded. The Wide Area Network (WAN)was consideredto be the most expensive link. However, its high agility and intelligent fabric make it more reliable and help make LAN expand...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

I couldn't submit a PR, so I got hired and fixed it myself

Article URL: https://www.skeptrune.com/posts/doing-the-little-things/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44759417 Points: 170 # Comments: 83

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Microsoft is killing its ChromeOS competitor

Back in 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE as a lightweight platform to rival Google’s ChromeOS, but now, the company is pulling the plug on the offshoot. more…

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Tim Cook: Apple faces a $1.1 billion tariff bill this quarter

Apple CEO Tim Cook projected an increase in tariffs for the company, and revealed that the company has taken a billion-dollar hit this quarter alone.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Nintendo Raises Original Switch Prices, Blaming 'Market Conditions'

If you're looking to buy an original Switch or Switch 2, you'll need to pick one up right away.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Polkadot's DOT Suffers 5% Decline as Intensified Selling Pressure Overwhelms Market

Support has now been established in the $3.55-$3.58 range, with resistance at the $3.68 level.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

How A Nova Explosion Technically Powers Your Smartphone

Smartphones require some pretty specific pieces of tech (and specific materials) in order to work. As it turns out, those materials come from far out in space.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Crypto stocks tumble alongside BTC, equities as tariff fears resurface

Shares of Coinbase, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark plunged amid a broader market sell-off driven by weak jobs data, inflation concerns and renewed tariff threats.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Nintendo raising original Switch console prices due to ‘market conditions’

Nintendo wouldn't say what the "market conditions" were, but likely reference President Trump's tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Galaxy S25 FE specs leak with a thinner design at the sacrifice of battery

A new leak reveals that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 FE will be pretty familiar on the whole, but with a weird shuffle in its battery and charging specs. more…

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Shop all the best back-to-school deals for college students

Shop the best back-to-school deals for college, including dorm essentials, noise-cancelling headphones, laptops, tech, and more.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Rules Kick In as It Looks to Establish Its Crypto Credentials

The new rules meal that stablecoin issuers will need to apply for a license in the region.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

At 17, Hannah Cairo solved a major math mystery

Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/at-17-hannah-cairo-solved-a-major-math-mystery-20250801/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44759152 Points: 187 # Comments: 98

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Here’s how Android Identity Check will start taking advantage of your smartwatch (APK teardown)

Google continues to fine-tune the balance between convenience and security.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE is coming into focus, and here’s what to expect

A fresh leak has revealed the phone’s likely specs, including a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Exynos 2400 chip, and 45W charging.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Regulators Handed the Crypto Industry a 5-Year Head Start. Can Wall Street Catch Up?

Regulatory clarity means that traditional broker-dealers are no longer on the sidelines, says Aaron Kaplan, Co-CEO and founder of Prometheum.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Itch.io Is Restoring NSFW Games—as Long as They’re Free

Facing pressure from payment processors, the indie game platform delisted many adult titles this week. Itch.io began offering free NSFW content again on Thursday as it looks for new payment options.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Nintendo has sold over 6 million Switch 2s but still can't keep up with demand

Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in less than four weeks and is on pace to hit its target of 15 million units by April 2026, the company said in its latest earnings report. If that pans out, the Switch 2 would easily outsell the original Switch, which took a full year to hit that same 15 million sales number — making it a rare bright spot in today's gaming world. Despite those superb sales figures, Nintendo says...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Gen Z in the Crosshairs: Cybercriminals Shift Focus to Young, Digital-Savvy Workers

Should Gen Z to be treated as a separate attack surface within your company? The post Gen Z in the Crosshairs: Cybercriminals Shift Focus to Young, Digital-Savvy Workers appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: SecurityWeek favicon SecurityWeek

PayPal and Venmo outage hit users Friday morning - what we know

The outage, which has since been resolved, prohibited people from sending or receiving payments.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

GameChat with your Switch 2 friends with the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for its lowest price

As of August 1, take $20 off the Hori Piranha Plant Camera at Amazon.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Apple's USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is $20 off right now

Apple's first-party USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is on sale for $179 right now via Amazon. That's a discount of $20, as the typical price is $199. This deal applies to both the white and black versions of this accessory. This keyboard has been specifically designed by the company to work with Apple Silicon computers. As previously mentioned, it includes a Touch ID sensor, for authentication, and an extended...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Supporting the BEAM community with free CI/CD security audits

Article URL: https://www.erlang-solutions.com/blog/supporting-the-beam-community-with-free-ci-cd-security-audits/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44758957 Points: 74 # Comments: 14

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Bing is growing with the help of AI as Google slightly shrinks

Following years of Google being the dominant player in search, the company is finally seeing some challengers arise in the age of AI. As a part of that, Microsoft’s Bing is actually gaining some traction, with recent numbers revealing that Bing has grown over the past two years while Google is slightly shrinking. more…

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google