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How to unblock and watch U.S. Netflix

Unblock and watch U.S. Netflix from anywhere in the world with a streaming-friendly VPN.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The best VPN in August 2025

The best VPNs for streaming and cybersecurity, including popular services like ExpressVPN, CyberGhost VPN, and NordVPN.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 7, 2025

See the moon phase expected for August 7, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for August 7, 2025

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Penny Wong complained to China about intimidation of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners

Exclusive: Foreign affairs minister used July meeting on Asean sidelines to elevate criticism of targeting of Adelaide-based Ted Hui and Melbourne-based Kevin YamFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, complained about the targeted intimidation of exiled pro-democracy campaigners from Hong Kong directly to...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

ChatGPT vs. Grok vs. Gemini: Which AI chatbot should you use in 2025?

Between ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini, one AI model is the clear winner in 2025.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Two teens charged in attack on former DOGE official Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine

Two 15-year-olds have been charged with unarmed carjacking after allegedly attacking Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, the teenage software engineer and former Neuralink intern who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Can you run OpenAI's new gpt-oss AI models on your laptop or phone? Here's what you'll need and how to do it

We look at the gpt‑oss‑20b and gpt‑oss-120b AI models, their system requirements, and how you can install them on your PC.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025

It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we had […]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Australia news live: Gareth Ward’s legal bid to avoid parliament expulsion; stronger NSW laws to target sexually explicit deepfakes

Jailed MP seeks court order restraining NSW parliament from expelling him. Follow today’s news liveSome electric cars fall short of claimed range by up to 23%A government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of five popular electric cars is between 5% and 23% lower than results from laboratory testing. Continue reading...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Sonos confirms tariffs will increase its prices this year

Tom Conrad took over as CEO of Sonos in January as it continues to recover from last year’s disastrous mobile app update, and now the company has issued its first quarterly earnings report after he dropped the interim tag from his title. Beyond the numbers, with $344.8 million in revenue and a net loss of […]

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Trump plans 100% tariffs on chips but spares companies ‘building in US’

President’s plan expected to increase cost of electronics and household goods but US-produced chips to be exemptDonald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.“We’ll be putting a tariff on of approximately 100% on chips and semiconductors,” Trump said in the Oval Office while...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Border patrol agents jump out of rental truck and ambush people at LA Home Depot

In ‘Operation Trojan Horse’, masked officers in unmarked vehicle arrest 16 people, despite court order halting raidsUS border patrol agents carried out a raid outside a Home Depot in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with officers jumping out of an unmarked rental truck and chasing and arresting more than a dozen people.Videos of the operation, and federal officials’ statements boasting about the detentions, have raised...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

ICC arrest warrant for Putin limits where Trump summit could take place – US politics live

White House says president plans to discuss Ukraine war with Russian counterpart, indicted for war crimes in 2023Trump could meet Putin for Ukraine war talks ‘as soon as next week’In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president said he would “federalize” the city if local authorities failed to address crime, specifically calling for minors as young as 14 to be prosecuted as adults.Trump’s threat could...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Wednesday Season 2, Part 1: Who is Ophelia?

"Wednesday" Season 2, Part 1 keeps mentioning Morticia's younger sister Ophelia, who comes with a tragic backstory. Let's dig in.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1510, Thursday, August 7

Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Git-fetch-file – Sync files from other repos with commit tracking and safety

Article URL: https://github.com/andrewmcwattersandco/git-fetch-file Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44818734 Points: 10 # Comments: 2

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

This 10,000mAh power brick is incredibly small and impressively sweet-colored – and yes, we want one

INIU unveils the world's smallest 10,000mAh 45W power bank, and the colors are yummy.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

There's a Tea app for men, and it also has security problems

Tea bills itself as a safety dating app for women, allowing users to anonymously share details about men they have met. A new app called TeaOnHer has emerged that attempts to flip the script, with men sharing information about women they date. And while Tea drew scrutiny last month after a data breach revealed user information, including potentially identifying details such as phone numbers and personal anecdotes, the...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The best budget robot vacuums

Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog poop, […]

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Eating chips regularly raises risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%, study finds

Baking, boiling or mashing potatoes raises risk by 5% and replacing with whole grains lowers risk significantlyLove potatoes? Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news.Eating chips has been found to raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but baking, boiling or mashing potatoes was much healthier. Continue reading...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on computer chips with a gigantic loophole

In the very first week of his presidency, Donald Trump vowed to force silicon manufacturing back to the United States by making processors more expensive, a threat he’s repeated since. Is he finally going through with that plan? Trump just announced he’ll putting an enormous 100 percent tariff on chips and semiconductors — unless your […]

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Apple Commits $100 Billion More Toward US Manufacturing

"Every new iPhone and every new Apple Watch sold in the world will contain cover glass made in Kentucky," Cook said.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

'Clients are increasingly looking for unique, human creativity' - research finds demand for creative freelancers is surging despite AI going mainstream

Creative freelancers see a surge in demand as businesses reject generic AI content and seek human-made work offering emotional nuance, authenticity, and lasting connection.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Verizon Promo Offers NFL Sunday Ticket Access at No Extra Cost

The offer is open to new or existing customers.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Apple to invest another $100 billion into the US to avoid tariffs

Apple plans to invest an additional $100 billion in the US, the company announced on Wednesday. The investment follows President Donald's Trump's announcement yesterday that he would impose a 100 percent tariff on chip imports, with an exemption for any companies "building in the United States." Also relevant is the White House's previously announced plans to raise tariffs on India by an additional 25 percent (bringing...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump

At a White House press conference to discuss Apple’s new US manufacturing plans, CEO Tim Cook presented a gift to President Donald Trump: a “unique” piece of glass from iPhone glass manufacturer Corning that’s set in a 24-karat gold base. The piece of glass is a large disc with the Apple logo cut into it. […]

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Trump could meet Putin for Ukraine war talks ‘as soon as next week’

Summit with Russian leader would follow ‘great progress’ made by special envoy Steve Witkoff during Moscow visit Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss the war in Ukraine, White House officials have said, although senior administration officials have warned that serious “impediments” remain to achieving a ceasefire.White House officials briefed US media that Trump would seek a summit...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Liquid butt lifts targeted in clampdown on England’s cosmetic ‘wild west’

Only qualified professionals would be able to offer high-risk BBL procedures and filler clinics would require licences‘The pain was unbearable’: the agonising cost of England’s ‘cowboy’ cosmetic clinicsMinisters have announced a clampdown on “cowboy” cosmetic procedures, including liquid Brazilian butt lifts, with stricter rules on who is allowed to perform the procedures in England.Wes Streeting, the health secretary,...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The new shape of Mixxx 3.0 – Open Source DJing

Article URL: https://mixxx.org/news/2025-08-06-qml-project/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44818077 Points: 57 # Comments: 12

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Tornado Cash sold crypto “privacy”; the US saw “money laundering.” A jury isn’t sure what to think.

Tornado didn't want to know its customers, which included North Korean hackers.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Tornado Cash sold crypto “privacy”; the US saw “money laundering.”

Tornado didn't want to know its customers, which included North Korean hackers.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Google urgently patches major Qualcomm security flaw hitting Android phones - so make sure you update now

Security flaws were being exploited in the wild, most likely by nation-state threat actors, Google warns.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Analyzing Control Flow More Like a Human [video]

Article URL: http://wonks.github.io/germane/summer2025/2025/08/06/germane.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44818044 Points: 11 # Comments: 1

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News