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Plastic surgeon off the hook for alleged COVID fraud, injecting kids with saline

Trump administration says dismissal is "in the interests of justice."

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Tesla’s Autopilot is under scrutiny in a rare jury trial

Tesla is on trial in Miami today in a case that accuses Elon Musk’s company of liability in a fatal crash involving Autopilot. The driver-assist system has come under scrutiny in the past for a number of fatal incidents, but Tesla has only rarely faced a jury trial over the question of whether Autopilot was […]

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Cognition (Devin AI) to Acquire Windsurf

Article URL: https://cognition.ai/blog/windsurf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44563324 Points: 325 # Comments: 259

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Google’s curated AI ‘notebooks’ talk you through topics from parenting to Shakespeare

Google is partnering with authors, researchers, and publications to launch “featured” notebooks within its AI note-taking app, NotebookLM. These notebooks come prefilled with research and let you interact with the app’s tools, including its AI podcast maker, to learn more about each topic. Google has released eight featured notebooks to start, including one focused on […]

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

I found the Android smartwatch with the best battery life (and it's not a Samsung or OnePlus)

While most smartwatches need charging every day or two, Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro extends that time to up to 90 hours.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best Internet Providers in Ann Arbor, Michigan

AT&T Fiber is CNET's top ISP recommendation in Ann Arbor. If it's not available in your area, there are plenty of other options to consider.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This $50 electric screwdriver is a reliable addition to my toolkit (especially on sale)

I have no problem recommending the Hoto 12-in-1 electric screwdriver - a reliable tool that's been in my kit for over a year now.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Two new Android 16 security features protect you better - how to switch them on now

I highly recommend you take advantage of both of these features as soon as your phone is upgraded to Android 16.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after ‘MechaHitler’ incident

A week after Elon Musk’s Grok dubbed itself “MechaHitler” and spewed antisemitic stereotypes, the US government has announced a new contract granting the chatbot’s creator, xAI, up to $200 million to modernize the Defense Department. xAI is one of several leading AI companies to receive the award, alongside Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. But the timing […]

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Are portable AC units worth it? My verdict after testing one during a heat wave

With scorching temps, kids home 24/7, and both parents working remotely, the EcoFlow Wave 3 has gone from luxury to lifesaver.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

I've worn the Meta Ray-Bans for half a year, and these 5 features still amaze me

I invested in a pair of Meta Ray-Bans several months ago, and I haven't regretted it since.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up

The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder helps keep your pet's eating schedule on time, even when you're away.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17

If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2, then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17. The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza, the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the hottest launches of the summer, and it remains in short supply due to high demand....

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Meta announces huge new data centers, but they could gobble up millions of gallons of water per day

Meta is building several gigawatt-sized data centers to power AI, as reported by Bloomberg. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company will spend "hundreds of billions of dollars" to accomplish this feat, with an aim of creating "superintelligence." The term typically refers to artificial general intelligence (AGI), which describes AI systems that boast human-level intelligence across multiple domains. This is something of a...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Malaysia will require trade permits for US AI chips

Malaysia is introducing new export restrictions on U.S. AI chips in an attempt to prevent these chips from being smuggled into China.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Canon R50 V review: An affordable vlogging camera that lags behind its rivals

Canon has released 20 cameras since launching the RF mount in 2018, but it had one gaping hole in a key market: vlogging. Now, the company has patched that with the launch of the $700 R50 V that’s aimed at creators on a budget and designed to take on Sony’s ZV-E10 II. The R50 V has the same 24-megapixel APS-C sensor as the R50, but adds vlogging-friendly features like 4K 60p video, C-Log3 for extra dynamic range, a...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Google Gemini can be hijacked to display fake email summaries in phishing scams

Would you believe Gemini if told you your Gmail account was compromised?

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

NotebookLM adds featured notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, and others

Google is adding notebooks from various authors, publications, researchers, and nonprofits to its popular AI-powered research and note-taking assistant NotebookLM.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Why Gov. Greg Abbott won’t release his emails with Elon Musk

The governor’s office says some emails contain “intimate and embarrassing” information.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Tesla faces jury over its autopilot feature, as trial over fatal crash opens

A lawsuit filed against Tesla's autonomous driving safety claims will go to trial. It's the first time the company has faced a jury.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Score the Sonos Ace headphones at their best price ever post-Prime Day

The Sonos Ace headphones are still at their best price ever from Prime Day. Save $150 on the brand's first-ever headphones.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Meticulous (YC S21) is hiring in UK to redefine software dev

Article URL: https://tinyurl.com/join-meticulous Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44562488 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Threads users still barely click links

Two years in, Threads is starting to look more and more like the most viable challenger to X. It passed 350 million monthly users earlier this year and Mark Zuckerberg has predicted it could be Meta's next billion-user app. But Threads still isn't sending much traffic to other websites, which could make the platform less appealing for creators, publishers and others whose businesses depend on non-Meta owned websites....

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Anthropic’s Claude chatbot can now make and edit your Canva designs

Canva users can now create, edit, and manage their designs by describing their requirements to Anthropic’s Claude AI. The connection is the latest of several integrations that allow Claude users to access third-party tools and services, including Figma, Notion, Stripe, and Prisma, without having to leave their conversation with the AI chatbot. Starting today, Claude […]

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Too Hot to Stay in the Kitchen? 9 Ways to Stay Cool While Cooking This Summer

Summer heat waves can make standing over a stove unbearable. These tricks will help keep you cool and beat the heat in the kitchen.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Prime Day event drove over $24B in US e-commerce sales, GenAI traffic was up 3,300%

Amazon's Prime Day, which leads to an overall boost to U.S. e-commerce thanks to competitive sales, saw a significant increase in retail traffic driven by generative AI products, including chatbots and browsers.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Looking for cheaper food delivery? DoorDash gift cards are on sale at Best Buy

DoorDash gift cards from $15 to $200 are on sale at Best Buy as of July 14. You can save anywhere from $1.50 to $20, depending on the card's value.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

Security updates will continue, but new features will require Windows 11.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

HBO’s Harry Potter TV show begins production, and one first-look costume is already spot-on

We’ve got our first look at the next Harry Potter as HBO starts production on its upcoming TV show, and it’s everything you want it to be.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

xAI starts offering Grok to US government agencies

Just days after apologizing for Grok's recent hard turn toward antisemitism, xAI has announced a suite of AI products for government use. Grok for Government brings together the company's latest commercial products, including Grok 4 and Deep Search, with special considerations given to the needs of federal, state and local agencies. To that end, xAI says it will design custom models for specific national security and...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Ruggables anniversary sale is live and the deals are just as good as they were last Black Friday

The Ruggable anniversary sale takes 20% off sitewide with code EIGHT. Daily deals offer a 25% discount on select collections through July 20.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Chrome OS is “combining” with Android, but what does that mean?

Google's Sameer Samat doesn't get into what "combining" means.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

iPhone 17 just might launch the second week of September

Leaks and patterns suggest the iPhone 17 could launch the week of September 8, possibly with bold new colors and features.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

HBO’s new Harry Potter series will premiere in 2027

Warner Bros. Discovery’s new Harry Potter series for HBO and HBO Max will premiere in 2027, the company announced. Production has started on the show in the UK. The show is set to be a “faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books,” according to WBD, and the original Harry Potter movies will still be […]

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

This Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp with cool VU meter looks like super-luxe audio upgrade, but it's actually stunningly well-priced

Topping's DX5 II is a desktop DAC and amp with an impressive specification for a relatively low price

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar