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How Alien: Earth pulls you into the world of Alien in its opening scene
FX's "Alien: Earth" does more than pay homage to Ridley Scott's 1979 original; writer/director Noah Hawley got hold of the Nostromo blueprints.
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Grab an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for $250 off at Amazon
As of Aug. 13, you can get your hands on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for just $849.99, down from $1,099.99, at Amazon.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Why I recommend the Google TV Streamer over competing Roku and Amazon Fire models
Whether you're revamping an old setup or turning a standard TV into a smart one, the Google TV Streamer is the top streaming device for Android users.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:NordVPN two-year plans are up to 77 percent off right now
VPN users are overwhelmed with choice, and there are as many bad options out there as there are good ones. Luckily, NordVPN sits in the latter category, and right now Nord is offering discounted plans across its various tiers. If you take out a two-year NordVPN Plus plan (the company's most popular plan) itβll cost you $108 for the duration of the contract, with Nord throwing in three extra months at no extra cost....
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:The virtual idols taking over the internet β and the company betting big on them
COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo sat down with Mashable to reveal the inner workings of the VTubing industry.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patients
Article URL: https://news.keckmedicine.org/new-treatment-eliminates-bladder-cancer-in-82-of-patients/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44889580 Points: 267 # Comments: 119
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Breaking the typecast: how actors reinvent themselves
What happens when the class clown becomes an Oscar contender?
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:The US Federal Court Filing System has been breached - and all the fingers are pointing to Russia
Russia blamed as being at least partially responsible for a breach at US Federal Courts Filing System.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Kodak made me fall in love with photography, and I can't believe it may not survive
Kodak is in danger of shutting down for good, and even the nostalgia for film can't save it.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Coalton Playground: Type-Safe Lisp in the Browser
Article URL: https://abacusnoir.com/2025/08/12/coalton-playground-type-safe-lisp-in-your-browser/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44889359 Points: 94 # Comments: 29
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:βMind-blownβ: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown
Almost all of the βsex discordantβ birds were genetically female but had male reproductive organs, study findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 5% of common Australian wild birds including kookaburras and lorikeets could have undergone a βsex reversalβ where their genetic sex does not match their reproductive organs, according to a new...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Victoria could save nearly $500m over 10 years by scrapping greyhound racing, estimates show
Exclusive: Parliamentary Budget Office analysis shows any loss of revenue from betting would be offset by lower government spendingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government could save almost half a billion dollars if it follows Tasmania in phasing out greyhound racing in the state, according to independent analysis.A policy...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:BlueBet fined for allowing man to gamble $700k despite βclear red flag behavioursβ
Regulator found bookmaker prioritised profit over manβs wellbeing by supplying him with bonus bets after he ran out of money to gambleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man who βbinge gambledβ $40,000 in an 11-hour session was awarded VIP status by the bookmaker BlueBet and assigned a dedicated personal manager who encouraged him to keep...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Brits are turning from VPNs to proxies to resist age verification β but their data may be at risk
After a spike in VPN usage, proxy provider Decodo reported a sharp rise in proxy users coming from the UK, as the new Online Safety Act's age checks are enforced.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Latest Windows 11 update packs a great new feature - but I hope I never have to use it
As well as Quick Machine Recovery, the August update delivers an important fix for PC gamers - and more AI tricks.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandisβ longevity company Fountain Life raises $18M
The first principal of longevity is,βDon't die of anything stupid,β CEO Dr. William Kapp says. New funding will support mulit-state expansion.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:James Talarico Is on the Run
WIRED spoke with the Texas state representative, who is hiding out in Illinois along with his colleagues in an attempt to stop Republicans from enacting an unprecedented redistricting plan.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Score the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus for its best price yet β now $1,500 off at Amazon
As of Aug. 13, you can get the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus for $1,799, down from $3,299, at Amazon.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Steve trailer: Cillian Murphy is a very, very tired headmaster at an English reform school
"Steve," starring Cillian Murphy, adapts Max Porter's bestseller "Shy." It hits select theaters Sept. 19, then Netflix Oct. 3.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:My most anticipated game of 2025 has been delayed again β and no, it's not GTA 6
After years of waiting for release since its initial 2019 reveal, Crimson Desert has been delayed to Q1 2026, despite the previous late 2025 launch schedule.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Amazon rolls out same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 1,000 US cities
Shoppers can now order fresh grocery items, including produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods, and more, alongside everyday household products, electronics, and other items available for same-day delivery.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:The TP-Link Portable Travel Router is down to a record-low price at Amazon
The TP-Link Portable Travel Router (BE3600) is on sale at Amazon for $109.99 with code 30WIFI7, down from the standard price of $139.99. That's a 21% discount.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Jackeryβs colossal Explorer 2000 Plus kit is nearly half price at Amazon β save over $2,000 right now
The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh) is down from $6,499 to $3,799 at Amazon β a massive 42% saving on a powerhouse generator.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Study: Social media probably canβt be fixed
"The [structural] mechanism producing these problematic outcomes is really robust and hard to resolve."
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Match Group to pay millions in FTC settlement over fake ads
The FTC alleged that Match Group used fake ads and deceptive practices. Now, the company has agreed to pay up.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Take $1,000 off the Jackery HomePower 3000 and get reliable backup power at home
As of Aug. 13, get $1,000 off the Jackery HomePower 3000 at Amazon.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Hasbroβs Nano-Mals are a virtual pet that rewards fidgeting
Since the original Tamagotchi landed on store shelves 28 years ago, not much has changed in the world of virtual pets. The basic gameplay remains, with players being asked to feed, groom and play with small digital creatures inside a handheld device. But new features have also been added, like Bluetooth connectivity and downloadable content (they're also a little bigger than before). This month, however, Hasbro is...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:OpenAI brings back GPT-4o after user revolt
After unpopular GPT-5 launch, OpenAI begins restoring optional access to previous AI models.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:6 Best Coffee Grinders For All Budgets, Tested & Approved (2025)
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:'War of the Worlds' Isnβt Just Bad. Itβs Also Shameless Tech Propaganda
By making Big Tech the hero in a movie about government surveillance, the dismally rated remake feels more like an ad for Amazon than anything else.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:watchOS 26 preview: It's the little things
At WWDC 2025, Apple announced it was replacing the sequential numbering for OS versions and with year numbers. So instead of watchOS 12, Iβve spent the past two weeks with the public beta of watchOS 26. The naming scheme shift is subtle, but helpful β which is how Iβd describe the upgrades the new software brings to the Apple Watch. The AI-powered Workout Buddy better contextualizes your Fitness data and an added...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:How we found TeaOnHer spilling usersβ driverβs licenses in less than 10 minutes
Exclusive: A dating gossip app for men exposed thousands of users' personal data, including scans of driver's licenses. The app's developer, Xavier Lampkin, won't say if he plans to notify affected users about the app's security lapse.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for 33 percent off
Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept: Is this the solution or a sideshow?
Mercedes is debuting its next electric van at Monterey Car Week.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Marty Supreme trailer: TimothΓ©e Chalamet is a ping pong whiz in Josh Safdies sports film
TimothΓ©e Chalamet and Josh Safide team up for A24's "Marty Supreme," about a ping pong player with big dreams. In theaters Dec. 25.
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