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Venture gets a rare Native American-led fund in Betsy Foreβs Velveteen Ventures
The firm will look to invest $500,000 to $4 million in 15-20 seed and Series A companies in the healthcare, climate, consumer, and community sectors.
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Research leaders urge tech industry to monitor AIβs βthoughtsβ
Research leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are urging tech companies and research groups to monitor AI's "thoughts."
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:What caused the 'baby boom'? What would it take to have another?
Article URL: https://www.derekthompson.org/p/what-caused-the-baby-boom-what-would Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44572527 Points: 53 # Comments: 314
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:North Korean hackers release malware-ridden packages into npm registry
A second wave of tainted packages was spotted on npm, likely part of a larger campaign.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:NIST ion clock sets new record for most accurate clock
Article URL: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2025/07/nist-ion-clock-sets-new-record-most-accurate-clock-world Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44572499 Points: 243 # Comments: 89
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions
US president says he will supply Kyiv with billions of dollars of military equipment paid for by European alliesKyiv hails US weapons deal as Moscow dismisses Trumpβs sanctions threatDonald Trump said he has sealed an agreement with Nato allies that will lead to large-scale arms deliveries to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, and warned Russia that it will face severe sanctions if Moscow does not make peace within...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:The best Apple deals this week: Shop MacBook Air, AirPods, iPads, and more
As of July 15, these deals on Apple products are still available past Prime Day.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Ghost of YΕtei - everything we know so far
Here's what we know about Ghost of YΕtei so far, including a look at gameplay, and some details on the game's setting and main protagonist.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Netflix confirms Stranger Things season 5 trailer launch date β and yes, it'll be released very, very soon
The first trailer for Stranger Things season 5 will be released in the next 24 hours.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Grab the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 for its lowest price yet
As of July 15, get the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 for the lowest price we've seen.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Apple commits $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets
Apple just announced a commitment of $500 million over several years to buy rare earth magnets from the US-based company MP Materials. These rare earth magnets are used in a number of products, including iPhones, MacBooks and the Apple Pencil stylus. The American-made magnets will be shipped throughout the world, to help "meet increasing global demand for the material." MP Materials is the only fully integrated rare...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Sony's 61MP RX1R III fixed-lens compact camera is finally here after a ten-year wait
Sony just surprised the photography world by unveiling the RX1R III, a fixed-lens 35mm full-frame compact camera. Coming nearly ten years after the RX1R II, it has a 61MP Exmor R sensor along with Sony's latest image processing technology that promises low noise and high dynamic range. Apart from all the new tech, the RX1R III is smaller and more streamlined than before and considerably lighter at 17 ounces than its...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:AI is helping developers save time - but the struggle to find timely information is costing businesses millions
Artificial intelligence is great at helping developers code, but it's not so useful at helping them with their most common tasks, report finds.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:The Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum is back down to a record-low price at Amazon that saves you hundreds
The Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum with XL self-empty base is on sale at Amazon for $299.99, down from the list price of $649.99. That's a 54% discount.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Shop the best Samsung deals this week: Galaxy Watch 7, Z Flip7, Buds 3 Pro
Shop the best Samsung deals this week, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Buds 3 Pro, Z Flip 7, and more.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Mistral releases Voxtral, its first open source AI audio model
French startup Mistral has jumped into the audio race with Voxtral, its first open model, aiming to challenge the dominance of walled-off corporate systems with open-weight alternatives.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Finally! Sony revives its full-frame premium compact camera line after a 10-year hiatus, with the pricey new RX1R III
Sony unveils the RX1R III, 10 years after the RX1R II, with its latest 61MP sensor, Bionz XR processor and AI autofocus skills.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Sudanese paramilitary RSF accused of killing almost 300 people in village raids
Rights group says targets of Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan were βempty of military objectivesβSudanβs paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed nearly 300 people in attacks in North Kordofan state that began on Saturday, according to Sudanese activists.The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese army in the area, one of the key frontlines of a civil war in Sudan that has raged since April 2023. Continue...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Paramount+ has quietly removed South Park and angered fans, but rival services are still streaming episodes of the hit TV show
South Park fans around the world are furious that the series has disappeared from Paramount+ and the answer of where else to stream it is needlessly complicated.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:AMC movie tickets are 50% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays now, BTW
AMC has expanded its popular Discount Tuesdays promo, now unlocking 50% off evening movie tickets two days per week.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Uberβs latest robotaxi partner is Chinaβs Baidu
Baidu is the latest addition to Uber's growing list of autonomous vehicle partners, which includes Waymo, Volkswagen, May Mobility, and Pony AI.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:UK ex-Middle East minister accused of transparency rule breach over Bahrain advisory role
Tory peer Tariq Ahmad denies contact while in office with King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful CoexistenceA former UK Middle East minister has been accused of breaching transparency rules over a paid advisory role with an influential Bahraini centre that has links to the Gulf stateβs government.The Conservative peer Tariq Ahmad, who denies wrongdoing, was cleared by a watchdog to take up his role as a paid adviser to...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Teenage vaping has βturned a cornerβ in Australia, says Mark Butler, as data shows falling rates
Report finds vaping rate among children aged 14-17 years has declined, with some describing embarrassment about being a βvaperβFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government believes dangerous vaping rates among younger Australians may have turned a corner after years of rapid growth, with new research showing take-up could have...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Architectural home designs for $1: NSW releases housing pattern book aimed at boosting construction
Premier says plans have affordability and fast approval in mind as expert welcomes potential to βdemocratise good designβFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat if you could buy architect-designed drawings for a new home for $1 β and have certainty your council would approve it within 10 to 20 days?The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns,...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Social services department warned Tanya Plibersek she faces uphill battle amid βpolitical polarisationβ
Brief obtained under freedom of information laws shows new minister told of βincreased risk of entrenched disadvantageβ in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTanya Plibersek has an uphill battle to justify and prioritise Australiaβs multibillion-dollar social services system, her department has warned, against a backdrop of βrising...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Insta360's X5 cam update brings ND filters, a giant battery and improved exposure
Insta360 has launched a firmware upgrade and new accessories for its X5 360-degree camera as part of what it calls the Insta360 Summer Update. Key new features include "AdaptiveTone" to improve dual camera exposure, a new "Ultra Battery" for longer recording times, an ND filter set and custom-designed lenses. "It can be a struggle for dual-lens cameras like X5 to balance the exposure across both lenses," the company...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Insta360 drops a big firmware update and new accessories for its flagship 360 camera, making the best even better
Insta360 has added software improvements to exposure, low-light performance and battery life and released several new add-ons for its superb X5 360 camera.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Reddit rolls out age verification in the UK to comply with new rules
Reddit users in the UK will have to upload their ID or a selfie to access potentially harmful content.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:DOGE staffer reportedly published secret xAI key to dozens of AI models
Infamous DOGE employee Marko Elez allegedly published a private API key for a large number of xAI LLMs.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Google spends Β£3 billion on securing energy for its data centers and AI expansion
Google has closed a $3 billion deal to secure 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power, as it looks to meet the data demands of its growing AI and cloud computing platforms by harnessing low-cost clean energy. Brookfield Asset Management's renewables division says that its deal with Google is the largest deal of its kind for hydroelectricity. The first phase of this deal will provide Google with 670MW of carbon-free...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:The retro-looking Nothing Headphone (1) launch globally, and for a lot less than other flagship headphones
The first over-ear headphones from UK brand Nothing launched on July 15. Get a download on the $299 Nothing Headphone (1).
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump permits Nvidia to sell advanced chips in China, CEO says
Chipmakerβs CEO, Jensen Huang, recently met with Donald Trump as US-China trade rivalry deepensNvidiaβs CEO, Jensen Huang, says the chipmaker has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.βToday, Iβm announcing that the US government has approved for us filing licenses to start shipping H20s,β Huang told reporters in Beijing. Continue...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Rivian taps Google to bring custom maps into its EVs and app
Rivian vehicles will soon replace its Mapbox-based maps with Google Maps. The integration will still see a lot of Rivian DNA in the new mapping system, though.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:One of our favorite Ninja air fryers is 36 percent off right now
Prime Day might have ended last week, but that doesn't mean the sales are over. Amazon still has discounts on some of our favorite items, including our pick for best dual-zone air fryer. Right now, you can get the Ninja DZ401 Foodi Air Fryer for $160, down from $250. The 36 percent discount actually brings the device to the same as its Prime Day sale price. It's a 10-quart model with a smart cook thermometer. It has...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Amazon has record-low prices on AA and AAA Energizer batteries β stock up during this sale
A 20-pack of Energizer Alkaline AA or AAA batteries is on sale at Amazon for just $11.98, down from the standard price of $14.98. That's a 20% discount.
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