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I switched to a $129 Android phone from my Pixel 9 Pro for a week - and didn't mind it
The latest phone from Nuu is a well-designed device that will only set you back $125 on Amazon.
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Waymo Is in a Growing Number of Cities. Here's What to Know About the Robotaxi Service
The self-driving company keeps adding locations to its roster. Here's where you can hail a ride now — and where these futuristic vehicles will be arriving soon.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Blair’s net zero intervention invites scrutiny of his institute’s donors
Labour insider rebukes ‘tech bros’ within Tony Blair Institute as critics question past work with petrostatesIn little more than 1,600 words voicing his scepticism over net zero policies, Tony Blair this week propelled himself and his increasingly powerful institute back into the national debate.In the past eight years, the former prime minister has built a global empire employing more than 900 people across more than...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:King Charles says cancer diagnosis made him ‘one of the statistics’
Charles reveals his experience has deepened his admiration for charities supporting the 390,000 cancer cases each yearKing Charles has reflected on his experience with cancer, saying it brought into “sharp focus the very best of humanity”, while acknowledging that each new case is “a daunting and at times frightening experience” for those receiving a diagnosis and for their loved ones.In a personal written message,...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The best wired earbuds of 2025: Expert recommended
We've tested and researched the best wired earbuds on the market that deliver balanced sound. Ditch Bluetooth with our favorite picks.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:This handy AI voice recorder has changed the way I work - here's how
Plaud Note offers a better way of recording voice notes, and optional subscription extends its very handy transcription and summarization capabilities.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world
Two alleged victims came forward claiming they received a spyware notification from Apple.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Visa preps AI-ready credit cards for automated shopping transactions
Imagine AI agents finding and ordering products for you. With today's Visa announcement, that future just got a little closer.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Acer Aspire 14 AI review: a good price can’t mask some real disappointments
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is affordable, but you'll compromise display quality and battery life to get it. You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot better.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:3 Ways to Get Your Student Loans in Good Standing Before Paycheck Garnishment Starts
Avoid waiting to get your loans out of default if you are behind on payments.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:SK Telecom offers free SIM cards to customers after data breach
Some 25 million people are eligible for a replacement SIM card but most will have to wait a bit longer.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:First Slate Auto and now Isuzu – why electric pick-up trucks could be the next big EV battleground
Demand for electrified commercial vehicles is picking up, as Isuzu becomes the latest of many to announce electrified workhorses for next year.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Turn your tech skills into a side hustle with a learn-to-hack bundle for A$54
Learn the fundamentals of ethical hacking in the All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle for A$54
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Remember Flappy Bird? It’s back as an Android exclusive
Epic Games Store brought Flappy Bird back to Android over a decade after it was taken offline.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Millions of Apple Airplay-enabled devices can be hacked via Wi-Fi
Hackers can run their code on AirPlay devices thanks to a collection of bugs known as AirBorne.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The best vlogging cameras of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best vlogging cameras for every type of content creator from brands like Sony, Canon, and Insta360. These are our top picks.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Student Loan Wage Garnishment Efforts Restart in 4 Days. What to Do if You're Worried
If your loans are in default, you can take steps to voluntarily enter repayment or your paycheck may be docked up to 15%.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:These compact solar panels charge my devices off-grid, and work during cloudy days
Dark Energy's compact 8W solar panels are light enough to carry around off-grid, but work just as well as an emergency backup.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:NASA just swapped a 10-year-old Artemis II engine with one nearly twice its age
One of the engines on NASA's next Space Launch System rocket requires repairs.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Reversible computing with mechanical links and pivots
Article URL: https://tennysontbardwell.com/blog/2025/04/30/mechanical-computing/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43848398 Points: 104 # Comments: 55
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:James Webb captures another stunning image of thousands of distant galaxies
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows thousands of galaxies glittering in space.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Data centers in China are dumping rare 48GB Nvidia RTX 4090D GPUs for nearly $6,000, but the exact reason remains a mystery
Data centers in China are selling off rare 48GB Nvidia RTX 4090D GPUs for nearly $6,000.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Samsung confirms 2025 release for its first Android XR device – here are 3 things I want to see from it
Samsung teases Project Moohan release date
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:CBS owner Paramount reportedly intends to settle Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit
Lawsuit seen as frivolous, but Paramount needs FCC approval for Skydance merger.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Minister warns against blaming Spain’s blackout on renewable energy
Spain’s environment minister Sara Aagesen promises ‘complete audit’ into causes of power outageEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s environment minister has warned against attempts to blame Monday’s unprecedented blackout across the Iberian peninsula on the increasing use of renewable energy, defending the reliability of the national grid and promising a “complete audit” to establish the causes of the outage.Speaking on...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Can AI fix Californias epic traffic jams?
California is harnessing the industry's biggest AI models, including Azure, Gemini, and Claude, to make state services more efficient.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:PlayStation Plus monthly games for May include Balatro and Ark: Survival Ascended
There are some cool games coming to PlayStation Plus in May, including one modern classic. This month’s titles include the universally-beloved Balatro, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and Ark: Survival Ascended. All three games will be available to PS Plus members beginning on May 6. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard of Balatro. It’s sort of a sequel to poker and sort of a roguelike. It’s also...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Sick of AI slop on Pinterest? These two new features should help bring back real pins
Pinterest has a plan to fix its AI mess.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The best streaming deals: Save on YouTube TV, Audible, Starz, Disney+ and more
Streaming services keep raising prices. At this point, if you subscribe to all the major services out there, you're basically paying the same price as cable — those antiquated local monopolies that streaming was supposed to save us from. But streaming still has one big advantage over the old ways: no contracts. That means mean you can grab a good streaming deal and then cancel without penalty.Our advice is to sign up...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Duolingo just added 148 new courses in its biggest update ever - thanks to AI
The new courses are primarily for beginning-level speakers. Here's what they include.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Twitch is lagging behind TikTok, YouTube in livestreaming wars
Data from Stream Charts reveal that Twitch has dropped down to the third most-watched streaming platform behind TikTok and YouTube.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Swedish journalist sentenced in Turkey for ‘insulting Erdoğan’
Joakim Medin given suspended sentence over photos on his articles, but remains in jail awaiting trial on terror chargeA Turkish court has handed a Swedish journalist an 11-month suspended sentence for insulting the president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but he remains behind bars awaiting trial on a second more serious charge.Joakim Medin, who works for the Swedish newspaper Dagens ETC, was detained at Istanbul airport on 27...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Indispensable—Native Hawaiian Elder Says of Indigenous Ocean Management Systems
BUSAN, Korea, Apr 30 (IPS) - Indigenous people play a vital role in ocean protection due to their deep-rooted connection to the marine environment and their traditional knowledge of sustainable resource management. They often possess centuries-old practices and stewardship ethics that prioritize ecological balance and community well-being.Read the full story, “Indispensable—Native Hawaiian Elder Says of Indigenous...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Kristi Noem says Kilmar Ábrego García would be deported immediately if sent back to US
US homeland security secretary said Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador ‘not under our control’Kristi Noem, the US homeland security secretary, said that if Kilmar Ábrego García was sent back to the US, the Donald Trump administration “would immediately deport him again”.Noem repeated White House assertions about Ábrego García, a Salvadorian man who the Trump administration has admitted was mistakenly...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Staples Dexley Ergonomic Mesh Chair Review: Best Budget Chair
This no-nonsense all-mesh office chair isn't much to look at, but you'll be hard-pressed to find something better for under $200.
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