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Victorians could soon have the right to work from home two days a week under Australian-first laws

Premier Jacinta Allan to announce proposal that if legislated would make Victoria the first state to enshrine in law the right to work remotelyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorians could soon have a legal right to work from home two days a week, under proposed Australian-first laws to be introduced to parliament by the state Labor government in 2026.The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan,...

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

Three million on NHS England waiting lists have had no care since GP referral

Exclusive: Data reveals โ€˜invisible crisisโ€™ with millions yet to have first specialist appointment or diagnostic testAlmost half of the 6 million people needing treatment from the NHS in England have had no further care at all since joining a hospital waiting list, new data reveals.Previously unseen NHS England figures show that 2.99 million of the 6.23 million patients (48%) awaiting care have not had either their...

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

Microsoft is killing its failed ChromeOS competitor, Windows 11 SE

Microsoft is ending support for its ChromeOS competitor Windows 11 SE. The company will officially stop providing "software updates, technical assistance and security fixes" in October 2026, according to an updated support document spotted by NeoWin. When it was announced in 2021, Windows 11 SE was pitched as a simplified, lightweight version of Microsoft's operating system for the classroom. Chromebooks and ChromeOS...

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

Sanctioned nations are secretly mining Bitcoin and the clues are in the hash rate

HIVE Digital co-founder Frank Holmes stated this week that several sanctioned nations are actively mining Bitcoin (BTC) in secret, turning to the crypto as an alternative revenue stream in the face of U.S. financial restrictions. Holmes made the claims during a recent interview with the Roundtable. He tied a recent drop in global mining difficulty [โ€ฆ] The post Sanctioned nations are secretly mining Bitcoin and the...

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

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 2, #313

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 313 for Saturday, Aug. 2.

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

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 2, #1505

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 2, No. 1,505.

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

Feature Flags in Agile Development: Lessons from Scaling Front-End Platform Releases

Letโ€™s start with the basics: what is a feature flag? A feature flag is a technique that allows developers to control the execution of specific features or code blocks at runtime without redeploying the application. As engineering teams accelerate their adoption of agile practices, feature flagging has become a cornerstone of modern front-end deployment strategies.

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

Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC

As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Goldโ€™s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.

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

OpenAI pulls chat sharing tool after Google search privacy scare

OpenAI ends public chat sharing feature following unanticipated revelations.

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

Honda's tiny EV makes official debut โ€“ and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too

The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.

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

SignalRGB takes a swipe at Razer, makes functioning RGB toaster PC โ€” quad-slice toaster case incorporates a Stream Deck, Mini-ITX components

SignalRGB is giving away a toaster PC that houses a full-blown Mini-ITX gaming PC. You could win the toaster PC, along with a Thunderbolt 4 dock.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Cursorโ€™s AI coding agent morphed โ€˜into local shellโ€™ with one-line prompt attack

The flaw, disclosed a month after it was patched, provided an attacker with remote code execution privileges by poisoning the data ingested by the model. The post Cursorโ€™s AI coding agent morphed โ€˜into local shellโ€™ with one-line prompt attack appeared first on CyberScoop.

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

Boseโ€™s QuietComfort Headphones are $130 off for back-to-school season

Finding peace among the chaos on campus can be more challenging than a midterm. But a quality pair of over-ear headphones can block out distractions when itโ€™s time to lock in. If that sounds like you, weโ€™ve found a deal on the Bose QuietComfort Headphones, which are currently down to $229 ($130 off) at Amazon, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Roborock F25 RT/GT Review: Right For Hard Floors And A Little More

The Roborock F25 RT is a wet/dry cleaning machine made to keep your flat floors spic and span -- but is it worth the price you'll pay to own it?

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

DeepSeek won the best paper award at ACL 2025

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.11089 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44761548 Points: 25 # Comments: 1

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

OpenAI is removing ChatGPT conversations from Google

OpenAI has removed a feature that made shared ChatGPT conversations appear in search results. The "short-lived experiment" was based on the chatbot's link creation option. After complaints, OpenAI's chief information security officer, Dane Stuckey, said the company is working to remove the chats from search engines. The public outrage stems from a Fast Company article from earlier this week (via Ars Technica). Fast...

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

Ancient Bitcoin Whale Moves Millions in BTC After 12 Years

Selling from long-term holders could lead to a months-long correction, analysts at CryptoQuant warned earlier this week.

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

You can preorder Hitman: Absolution now on the App Store

If youโ€™re a Hitman fan, you probably already knew that Agent 47 is set to return in Hitman: Absolution, coming later this year. Now, Feral Interactive has confirmed the release date and opened preorders on the App Store. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

The best Apple deals right now: Save on MacBooks, iPhones, and more

Whether you're looking to upgrade your MacBook or your iPhone, there are plenty of great deals on Apple tech and accessories. Here are my favorites.

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

Xreal wants you to split with your Meta Ray-Ban specs - here's how with this trade-in deal

Xreal's trade-in program will help you ditch your old specs and give you a digital MasterCard to spend. Here's how it works.

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

'Final Destination Bloodlines' Is Now Streaming. Here's How to Watch

Get the weekend off to a gory start.

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

Tesla loses Autopilot wrongful death case in $329 million verdict

Tesla must pay the plaintiffs $200 million in punitive damages, the jury said.

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

Android TV is getting ready to kill off the Discover tabโ€ฆ last month? (APK teardown)

The fate of Android TVโ€™s Discover tab remains unclear after conflicting update clues.

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

Ukraine rescues soldier via drone delivery of complete e-bike

Drones can now carry significant payloads.

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

Samsung posts brutal financials as chip business profits plunge by 94%

Samsung Electronics recently posted its second-quarter financial results, and they're worse than expected. According to CBNC, the Korean tech giant reported revenue of 74.6 trillion won ($53.7 billion US), slightly up from 74.07 trillion won ($53.3 billion) during the same period last year. Unfortunately, operating profits fell sharply to just...Read Entire Article

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

The best deals on MacBooks right now

Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series chips in a wide range of sizes and price points. It discontinued the M1 MacBook Air to make room for newer models, but some retailers are still selling the 2020 laptop starting at $599 ($50 off) at Walmart โ€” a far cry from the $2,499 starting [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Your Windows 11 PC has a secret emergency shutdown feature - here's how to use it

Emergency Restart is a 'last resort' method that forcefully resets your computer when it's stuck in a loop.

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

This ultraportable Asus laptop is my favorite MacBook Air alternative (and it's better in some ways)

The Asus Zenbook A14 is one of our favorite laptops of 2025, with a gorgeous OLED display, long-lasting battery, and lightweight form factor. And it's on sale right now.

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

Apple accused of inflating Self Service Repair prices to push new iPad purchases

Over the past few years, Apple has made some progress on self-service repairability, following years of criticism over how tightly it locks down its devices. Now, a new report questions how much Apple really is complying with right-to-repair regulations. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

9to5Mac Daily: August 1, 2025 โ€“ Apple Q3 earnings and tidbits

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Appleโ€™s Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

The curious case of Russiaโ€™s charm offensive with NASA this week

"We're going to continue to work on the problems that we have here."

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

Crypto Rally Stalls as Dogecoin Tanks and Bitcoin Tests Key Support: Analysis

The overall crypto market had a rough week. Bitcoin is holding onto key price supportโ€”but barely.

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

SEC takes crypto roundtables nationwide, opens with Aug. 4 stop in Berkeley

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will expand its series of crypto roundtables and take its crypto policy outreach on the road beginning Aug. 4 in Berkeley, California. According to an Aug. 1 statement, the tour is meant to give founders and developers, especially teams with 10 or fewer employees and less than two [โ€ฆ] The post SEC takes crypto roundtables nationwide, opens with Aug. 4 stop in Berkeley...

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

Colombiaโ€™s ex-president รlvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 yearsโ€™ house arrest for witness tampering

It marks the first time in countryโ€™s history that an ex-president has been convicted of a crime and sentencedColombiaโ€™s still-powerful former president รlvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, capping a long and contentious career that defined the countryโ€™s politics for a generation.Uribe, aged 73, received the maximum possible sentence after being found guilty of witness tampering, a legal source...

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

Stop ignoring your car's USB port: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

Most drivers don't give much thought to their car's USB ports, but they're far more versatile than they seem. Here are five clever ways to take advantage of them.

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