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Here's how to pre-order the PS5 Midnight Black accessories
Pre-orders are now open for four new PlayStation 5 accessories in a new colorway: Midnight Black. That's better than other types of black because it stays up past bedtime. The collection includes the DualSense Edge wireless controller, the Portal remote player and the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds β each going for $200 β and the Pulse Elite wireless headset, which is selling for $150. All four are expected to ship...
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SpaceX catches Starship booster but loses ship in seventh flight test
SpaceX launched a new Starship rocket on Thursday, this time with an upgraded spacecraft and 10 mock satellites to practice a cargo delivery in space.
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:Is the world becoming uninsurable?
Article URL: https://charleshughsmith.substack.com/p/is-the-world-becoming-uninsurable Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42732728 Points: 443 # Comments: 1063
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants
A breach of AT&T that exposed βnearly allβ of the companyβs customers may have included records related to confidential FBI sources, potentially explaining the bureauβs new embrace of end-to-end encryption.
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:Quordle today β my hints and answers for Friday, January 17 (game #1089)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:NYT Strands today β my hints, answers and spangram for Friday, January 17 (game #320)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:NYT Connections today β my hints and answers for Friday, January 17 (game #586)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:FTC bans General Motors from selling driver data for five years
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent. The agency launched an investigation into the automotive company after The New York Times found that GM had collected data about customers' vehicle use and sold it to third-party platforms used by insurance companies. The information came from the OnStar...
Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source:If you have to watch one Peacock movie this January 2025, stream this one
The Northman was Robert Eggers last movie, and it's worth watching as a point of comparison for Nosferatu.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Trading is coming to PokΓ©mon TCG Pocket later this month (with some caveats)
The PokΓ©mon Company Itβs coming a little later than we initially thought, but The PokΓ©mon Company (TCPi) has finally announced when PokΓ©mon TCG Pocketβs long-awaited trading functionality is rolling out. Today, TCPi revealed that, along with PokΓ©mon TCG Pocketβs next set of cards, the gameβs trading feature is set to launch later this month. TCPi didnβt specify an exact date in its statement about the update, but it...
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Skip the iPad: This Amazon Fire tablet redfines what a kids tablet can do (and it's on sale)
The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro was a pleasant surprise. Its smooth performance for this discounted price is even more remarkable.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Everyone suddenly has cold feet about banning TikTok
With a TikTok ban seemingly imminent, TikTok users have spent the last few days fleeing to Chinese social media app βRedNote,β trying to learn Mandarin, and bidding heartfelt farewells to their βChinese spy.β But itβs looking increasingly unlikely that TikTok will actually disappear on January 19. Most Supreme Court watchers expect the court to uphold the law that requires ByteDance to sell TikTokβs US business or face...
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:It's a real shame but the world's first eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 interface won't run on Apple Silicon
Sparkle eGPU Studio-G 850 boosts data speeds to 120 Gbps with Thunderbolt 5, delivering faster performance and compatibility for demanding discrete desktop graphics cards.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:SpaceX makes incredible booster catch but loses rocket on seventh Starship test flight
SpaceX's seventh Starship test flight was full of drama and surprises.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:SpaceX catches Starship booster a second time, loses ship to an βanomalyβ in space
SpaceX caught the Starship rocketβs Super Heavy booster for a second time, after it launched the upper stage into space on Thursday during a seventh test flight of the system. Soon after the successful catch, SpaceX representatives reported the ship was lost after the company lost contact about eight and half minutes into the flight. [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Donβt let these 3 hidden January 2025 streaming TV shows fly under your radar
The list of three January 2025 streaming TV shows to watch includes a Netflix Western, a Hulu conspiracy, and an Apple TV+ thriller.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Canon Color imageCLASS MF653Cdw review: a quick color laser for home offices
I reviewed Canon's Color imageClass MF653Cdw, an low-cost color laser printer with good specifications to check its usability and long-term costs.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:All new Witch Powers in Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft
There's a slew of new abilities and spells to unlock in Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft, so here are all the Witch Powers and schools of magic, explained.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:'Harley Quinn' Season 5: How to Watch the Series From Anywhere
Watch out Superman, Harley's heading your way.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Apple fans will love this versatile Qi2 charging station from Amazon (and it's on sale)
Anker's MagGo Wireless Charging Station can power your phone, earbuds, and smartwatch simultaneously. It has seen a 25% discount on Amazon.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Some Things to Expect in 2025
Article URL: https://lwn.net/Articles/1003780/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42731962 Points: 7 # Comments: 2
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Sonyβs black PlayStation 5 accessories are now available for preorder
Image: Sony Sony announced a collection of black PlayStation 5 accessories in the midst of CES last week, and you can now preorder them ahead of their release date on February 20th. The new DualSense Edge controller ($199.99), Pulse Elite headset ($149.99), Pulse Explore wireless earbuds ($199.99), and PlayStation Portal ($199.99) are all available for preorder from Sony, Amazon, and a string of other retailers...
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:An Entire Book Was Written in DNAβand You Can Buy It for $60
What may be the first commercially available book saved in DNA is the latest example of how consumers might use molecular data storage.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Want a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's What We Know About Pre-Ordering
It almost surely won't be easy to get a Switch 2 on launch.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Tesla Offers Cybertruck Discounts Amid Production Challenges
Even with a discount, the Cybertruck still costs over $70,000.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:3 great BritBox shows you should watch in January 2025
These BritBox shows are the perfect alternative to all of the more conventional streaming services. Check out our list.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:When to Watch the 'Outlander' Season 7 Finale
What's in store for Jamie, Claire and their loved ones in the final stretch?
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:GM banned from selling your driving data for five years
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar are banned from selling customer geolocation and driving behavior data for five years, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday. The settlement comes after a New York Times investigation found that GM had been collecting micro-details about its customersβ driving habits, including acceleration, braking, and trip length β and then...
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Biden punts the TikTok ban to Trump
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images The Biden administration says it will leave it to incoming President Donald Trump to figure out how to deal with the mess of the TikTok ban, ABC News reports. βOur position on this has been clear: TikTok should continue to operate under American ownership,β a White House official told ABC News. βGiven the timing of when it goes into effect over a holiday weekend a day...
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Playing It Safe. Thatβs the Smart Choice
Why mess with what works?
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Toshiba launched two new portable hard drives, but I think they've got something really, really wrong
Toshibaβs new drives bring style and portability, but miss the mark with outdated USB Type-A reliance and no 6TB capacity option.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Stop sweating β TikTok probably wonβt go dark this weekend
There's a chance that TikTok won't go dark on Sunday after all, as government officials are exploring ways to delay the ban on the popular video-sharing app.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Learn Yjs Interactively
Article URL: https://learn.yjs.dev/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42731582 Points: 36 # Comments: 2
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:Girl strangled by her own wheelchair as bus monitor texted, checked Instagram
10 years in prison is possible.
Published on: January 16, 2025 | Source:What is Lemon8? Here's why this social app is rising in popularity again
While a TikTok ban looms over the US, users are flocking to Lemon8 (again). Here's everything you need to know about it.
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