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European Commission proposes suspending Israel from part of Horizon research programme

Horizon Europe is among the most prestigious science research programmes in the worldThe European Commission has proposed partly suspending Israel from its flagship 80bn Horizon science research programme over the โ€œsevereโ€ humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where food security experts say famine is now under way.It comes amid worldwide condemnation of Israelโ€™s actions in Gaza, including demands by Donald Trump that it must...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The Shortcut AI Excel agent could one-shot spreadsheet jobs. Heres how to try it.

Meet Shortcut, the new AI agent that promises to automate your tedious spreadsheet work and more.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Todayโ€™s Android app deals and freebies: Tiny Bang Story, Plancon, The Lonely Hacker, more

This afternoonโ€™s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. Just be sure to also scope out the deal we have on Motorolaโ€™s 2025 Razr Ultra at $400 off as well as the standard 2025 model at $100 off and Samsungโ€™s Galaxy Book5 Pro Copilot+ PC at $300 off. As for the apps, everything awaits below. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace

The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state โ€“ a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of GazaWhat a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all invitations to recognise the state of Palestine. It wasnโ€™t happening. Keir was committed to being appalled by the situation in Gaza but not appalled enough to do anything about it.He then received a letter from more than 250 MPs,...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

5 Of The Best New Android 16 Features You Should Try

Android 16 brings subtle but useful features like live activity updates, predictive back previews, enhanced security, and better scam protection.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Bitcoin price gained 50% the last time its volatility fell this low

Traders are betting big on Bitcoin as calm markets and record-low volatility mask the bullโ€™s intentions.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Tesla just signed a $16.5 billion contract with Samsung to manufacture an AI chip used in humanoid robots, data centers and, oh yes, autonomous cars as well

Tesla signs $16.5 billion contract with Samsung to produce AI6 chips for robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI data centers.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

SOSV bets plasma will change everything from semiconductors to spacecraft

SOSV is investing in more than 25 plasma-related startups over the next five years.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

US and China poised to extend tariff truce after failing to find resolution at talks

Trump will need to approve pause, say US representatives after negotiations end with sides failing to break deadlock on trade termsUS and Chinese negotiators have agreed in principle to push back the deadline for escalating tariffs, although Americaโ€™s representatives said any extension would need Donald Trumpโ€™s approval.Officials from both sides said after two days of talks in Stockholm that while had failed to find a...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

White House steps in to delay CFTC chair vote

A vote on prospective CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz was taken off the Senate Agriculture Committeeโ€™s agenda on Monday as the chamber heads into recess.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

I ditched my Bluetooth speaker for this Victrola turntable system - and didn't miss a beat

Blending retro aesthetics with modern tech, Victrola's Harmony turntable is a perfect pick for anyone who loves their music with a touch of nostalgia.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

A month using XMPP (using Snikket) for every call and chat (2023)

Article URL: https://neilzone.co.uk/2023/08/a-month-using-xmpp-using-snikket-for-every-call-and-chat/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44726731 Points: 72 # Comments: 40

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Why I'm patiently waiting for the Samsung Z Fold 8 next year (even though the foldable is already great)

The Z Fold 7 delivers plenty of wow factor, but with big upgrades expected for the upcoming Z Fold 8, waiting it out could be the wiser choice.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

CISA says it will release telecom security report sought by Sen. Wyden to lift hold on Plankey nomination

The Oregon Democrat has vowed to place a hold on the nomination to lead the agency until CISA releases the report. The post CISA says it will release telecom security report sought by Sen. Wyden to lift hold on Plankey nomination appeared first on CyberScoop.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CyberScoop favicon CyberScoop

Show HN: A GitHub Action that quizzes you on a pull request

A little idea I got from playing with AI SWE Agents. Can AI help make sure we understand the code that our AIs write?PR Quiz uses AI to generate a quiz from a pull request and blocks you from merging until the quiz is passed. You can configure various options like the LLM model to use, max number of attempts to pass the quiz or min diff size to generate a quiz for. I found that the reasoning models, while more...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Overnight strikes on Ukraine kill 25 as Trump sets Russia new truce deadline

Missile attack on prison in frontline region of Zaporizhzhia kills 16 as Kyiv hopes for US action against MoscowRussia launched one of its deadliest night assaults on Ukraine for months in the early hours of Tuesday, the day after Donald Trump said he was setting a new deadline of โ€œ10 or 12 daysโ€ for Russia to make progress towards ending the war or face new sanctions.A series of Russian strikes across the country...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

5 gadgets and accessories that leveled up my gaming setup (including a surprise console)

I've rounded up my top picks for gaming gear - from keyboards and mice to monitors and consoles - to help you build the ultimate setup.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

SkyRover X1 may be a DJI drone in disguise, amid US soft ban on Chinese drones

That fact alone made its debut noteworthy as major US retailers and online platforms had largely run out of DJI products, leaving would-be buyers with few mainstream options and soaring prices from resellers.Read Entire Article

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 owners are spotting the return of a familiar problem (Update: Response)

Users are reporting early hinge cracks, raising concerns about the durability of the clamshell design.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Google adds Video Overviews to NotebookLM

NotebookLM, the Google research tool that gained notoriety for its AI-generated podcasts, is introducing a feature called Video Overviews. As the name suggests, this tool automatically creates videos on requested topics and pulls data from a user's uploaded images, diagrams, quotes and documents. It's rolling out right now, but there are some caveats. These overviews are only available in English, though Google says...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Does Airbus Build Fighter Jets? The Company's Military Projects, Explored

If you think of Airbus, you probably think of passenger planes such as the A380. But the French company's products do more than ferry people across the globe.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2025 - especially with the latest update

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Elon Musk Is Digging Tunnels Under Nashville

Will The Boring Company actually close this loop?

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Wave of condemnation after killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank

Israeli soldiers raid mourning tent after death of Awdah Hathaleen, who helped make Oscar-winning No Other LandAwdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist and journalist who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, has been killed during an attack by Israeli settlers in the south Hebron hills, prompting a wave of condemnation of what was described as state impunity for Israeli settler violence.A video...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

AMD's Zen 5 gets down to business with new Ryzen Pro 9000 CPUs, according to leak โ€” next-gen enterprise chips to predictably feature up to 12 Zen 5 cores, 65W TDPs

A hardware leaker has shared the alleged specifications for AMD's upcoming Ryzen Pro 9000-series processors, designed for business users.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

With iOS 26, Safari will counter one of the webโ€™s most invasive tracking methods

Introduced for Private Browsing sessions in Safari 17.0, Advanced Fingerprinting Protection was also optionally available for regular non-private sessions. With iOS 26, it will be enabled by default. Hereโ€™s what that means. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

ChatGPT's Study Mode will guide students to an answer stey by step

OpenAI is rolling out a new Study Mode the company says is designed to give students a better understanding of complex topics. Like Claude's Learning Mode, which Anthropic introduced in April, Study Mode will see ChatGPT adopt a Socratic approach to conversations. Rather than answer a question outright, the chatbot will attempt to guide the user to their own solution, starting with questions that allow the system to...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

I tested the most popular robot mower on the market - and it was a $5,000 crash out

The Yarbo robot mower has some of the most potential I've seen, but it isn't without its issues.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

I replaced my Samsung OLED TV with this Sony Mini LED model for a week - and didn't regret it

Big-screen brilliance and next-level gaming make the Sony Bravia 5 a stunning Mini LED option for your home theater.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

ChatGPTโ€™s new Study Mode is designed to help you learn, not just give answers

New set of system prompts promote understanding with guided questions, "Socratic dialogue."

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

DOJ Has a Copy of the Epstein Jail Video With the โ€˜Missing Minuteโ€™: Report

Pam Bondi previously said every video from that jail is missing a minute but didn't provide proof.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS: A Shift Towards Intelligent Automation

The latest 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) highlights a transformational shift that's beginning to redefine the future of integration. Once a sector dominated by traditional vendors and service bus-based architectures, the iPaaS space is now undergoing a dramatic evolution โ€” driven by low-code platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and agentic automation. What was once a...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Bakkt Sheds Loyalty Division as It Doubles Down on Crypto

The firm is selling its loyalty business and raising $75 million as it shifts to crypto custody, trading, and stablecoin infrastructure.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

iOS 18.6 has important security fixes, here are the full details

Apple has just released iOS 18.6, the latest iPhone update for users. Though anyone hoping for big new features will have to wait for iOS 26 this fall, todayโ€™s new iOS 18.6 release does provide a host of important security fixes. Here are the full details. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

DOGE, SOL and XRP Lead Altcoin Losses as Rate Jitters and Leverage Unwind Hit Crypto

Heavy declines across altcoins extended into a second week, while bitcoin and ether showed relative strength amid growing macro uncertainty.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk