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Spotify adds 5M premium users and hits record operating income

Spotify reported on Tuesday that its premium subscriber base grew by 5 million in the first quarter, representing a 12% increase year-over-year. This brings the total to 268 million, marking the second-highest total ever and the highest net addition of paid subs for a first quarter since 2020. Spotify also reported a record-high quarterly operating […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Its official: Prime Day returns in July 2025, tariffs and all

The next Amazon Prime Day will take place sometime in July 2025, Amazon announced on April 29. The news comes during peak panic about tariffs and spiked prices.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Yelp will use AI to help restaurants answer calls and make phone reservations

Yelp has announced new AI-powered call answering features for restaurants and services as part of its Spring Product Release. With the service, currently under development, the company hopes that "businesses never have to miss a call again.” "In this next step of our product transformation, we’re continuing to harness AI to unlock the potential of Yelp’s rich data in ways that build trust and simplify decision-making β€”...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing voice and video calls to browsers

Microsoft will shut Skype down on Monday, May 5, in less than a week's time. While it's long fallen by the wayside in favor of Zoom, Teams and Google Meet, more users might be turning to WhatsApp. The Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly working on a feature that would bring voice and video calling to its web browser, WABetaInfo reports. WhatsApp already allows voice and video calls on its Mac and Windows apps,...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Conservative leader projected to lose seat in Canada election – as it happened

Prime minister promises to protect country as Conservative leader set to lose seat. This live blog is closed, please follow developments in our new live blogCanada election 2025: full resultsA record number of people – 7.3 million – have already voted during an early voting period that was held last weekend. That topped the 5.8 million Canadians who voted early at the last federal election in 2021.All ballots in a...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Take nearly half off a Jackery Explorer Portable Power Station and get power on demand

As of April 29, get the Jackery Explorer Portable Power Station for 44% off at Amazon.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

A rocket launch Monday night may finally jump-start Amazon’s answer to Starlink

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida with 27 Kuiper satellites.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The iPhone 17 might see a huge RAM upgrade

According to a reliable source, the iPhone 17 might make gain a RAM upgrade to help with Apple Intelligence.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The BYD Dolphin review: Here’s what we’re missing out on in America

BYD now outsells Tesla, so we decided to see what the fuss is about.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

This Lenovo ThinkPad is usually $1,739 β€” today it’s under $1,000

The reliable Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 with 16GB of RAM is available from Lenovo for only $980, which is 43% lower than its estimated value of $1,739.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites

Amazon has finally launched its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The company was supposed to send the first 27 satellites in the constellation, which will eventually be comprised of more than 3,200 satellites, on April 8. However, the event got pushed back. A previous Bloomberg investigation claimed that Kuiper was way behind schedule, because the...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

HelloFresh Meal Kit Review (2025): Modern and Tasty, With Caveats

One of the oldest and biggest meal kits often feels the brightest and most modern. Little missteps hold some recipes back.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Weapons trailer teases a very creepy mass disappearance

"Weapons", the new horror film from writer/director Zach Cregger, has a full trailer on YouTube.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Full PokΓ©mon list in 2025

Even in the first generation, catching 'em all was a tall order with 151 PokΓ©mon. Now, nine generations later, you need more than a PokΓ©dex to keep track of the full PokΓ©mon list.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

OpenAI adds shopping features to ChatGPT Search

OpenAI, which spends far more money than it takes in, is trying something new to stanch the bleeding. The company just announced that all users, including on the free tier, can shop from ChatGPT Search. "You can now search for a product, compare options and buy products in ChatGPT," OpenAI said in a press release. Categories currently available include fashion, beauty, home goods and electronics, with expansion to more...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Last chance to get the Kindle Colorsoft at its new all-time low price at Amazon

As of April 29, you can get a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) for $224.99, down from $279.99 at Amazon. That's $55 and its lowest price ever.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

I’ve used every major budgeting app, and these are my favorites for financial independence

Explore top budgeting apps like YNAB, Empower, and Monarch to boost your financial independence journey! Start budgeting smartly today.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier as ship reportedly swerves Houthi fire

Crew members jump out of Super Hornet before jet and towing tractor fall into the Red SeaUS sailors had to leap for their lives when a fighter jet fell off a navy aircraft carrier that was reportedly making evasive maneuvers to avoid Houthi militant fire in the Red Sea on Monday.The F/A-18 fighter Super Hornet jet, along with the vehicle towing it into place on the deck of the USS Harry S Truman, rolled right out of...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

These premium noise-canceling headphones are $100 off today

The Focal Bathys Bluetooth headphones are on sale for $700 today. Purchase at Crutchfield, B&H Photo-Video, and Sweetwater to take advantage of this offer.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is better than half price

The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is on sale for $479 at Amazon, saving you 52% on list price.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Our favorite Garmin GPS watch is $60 off right now

The Garmin Forerunner 165 watch is on sale for $190, which is $60 off. Just head on over to Wellbots and enter the code 60ENGADGET at checkout. This code also allows for free shipping, which is always nice. The Forerunner 165 topped our list of the best GPS running watches, and with very good reason. We loved the lightweight design, bright AMOLED touchscreen and the straightforward physical controls. The GPS is...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

LG phones are losing support soon, here are your options

LG phone updates end June 30, 2025. Update devices now and secure data! Consider switching to Samsung, OnePlus, or Google options.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI for content creation

Duolingo is now going to be "AI-first," the company has announced β€” aka it will drop employees in favor of using AI. In a publicly shared email, CEO Luis von Ahn outlined how Duolingo will "gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle." This follows the company's January 2024 decision to cut 10 percent of its contractors, in part because AI could do their tasks. In the email, von Ahn points to...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI

Duolingo is now going to be "AI-first," the company has announced β€” aka it will drop employees in favor of using AI. In a publicly shared email, CEO Luis von Ahn outlined how Duolingo will "gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle." This follows the company's January 2024 decision to cut 10 percent of its contractors, in part because AI could do their tasks. In the email, von Ahn points to...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, April 29

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Tuesday, April 29

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, April 29

Connectionsis the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for April 29

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi

Researchers reveal a collection of bugs known as AirBorne that would allow any hacker on the same Wi-Fi network as a third-party AirPlay-enabled device to surreptitiously run their own code on it.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Review: For Creators and Gamers

Asus’ 15-inch laptop is an uninspiring machine built for creators.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, April 29

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough, even if it isn't the Sunday issue! If you're stuck, we're here to help you out with today's clues and answers.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Performance optimization is hard because it's fundamentally a brute-force task

Article URL: https://purplesyringa.moe/blog/why-performance-optimization-is-hard-work/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43831705 Points: 200 # Comments: 93

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Adrianne Palicki had talks with Marvel about playing Mockingbird in the MCU

Former Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actress Adrianne Palicki notes that she was close to playing Mockingbird on the big screen.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Programming languages should have a tree traversal primitive

Article URL: https://blog.tylerglaiel.com/p/programming-languages-should-have Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43831628 Points: 168 # Comments: 132

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Fears for health of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and mother as hunger strikes take toll

Activist jailed in Egypt receives medical treatment and family worry his mother Laila Soueif is β€˜dying in slow motion’The family of the imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah say they fear for his health along with that of his mother, Laila Soueif, as both continued their hunger strikes to demand his freedom.Relatives of Soueif said they were worried she was β€œdying in slow motion” after eight months on...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News