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Trump Mobile launches, hyping $499 US-made phone amid Apple threats
A Trump-branded smartphone due out by September is likely to draw criticism.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:
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Our favorite power bank for iPhones is 20 percent off right now
I test a lot of batteries and I find myself drawn to the ones that do a little extra, like offering built-in cables, magnetic charging, onboard displays or, in this case, a handy kickstand that lets you view your phone as it recharges. Anker's MagGo 10,000mAh power bank is the one we recommend for iPhones in our guide to the best power banks. Right now, it's 20 percent off, bringing the $90 brick down to $72. That's...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Grab the M3 MacBook Air at a record-low price of $700
As of June 16, you can get the Apple M3 MacBook Air on sale for just $699 at Best Buy, saving you $200 off its list price.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Reddit will help advertisers turn βpositiveβ posts into ads
Reddit is launching a new feature for advertisers that slots positive posts from Reddit users right under their ads. The new alpha feature, called Conversation Summary Add-ons, βdynamically integrates positive content from Reddit users directly below an advertiserβs creative, putting community conversations front-and-center in the user experience and blending AI-driven efficiency with real human perspectives,β [β¦]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Patreon is raising its fees for new creators this summer
After August 4, creators setting up a paid membership page on Patreon will have to pay a 10 percent fee on their earnings under the platform's new standard plan. While Patreon currently offers Pro and Premium plans, which carry fees of 8 percent and 12 percent of creators' income, respectively, it's merging the two into a single option moving forward. The price increase only applies to creators publishing a new page;...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:I tested 28 wireless chargers, and these two common design problems could leave you feeling disappointed long-term β here are my picks to avoid them
These two common wireless charger problems could prove more unattractive than all those cables ever were.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Patreon is raising its fees for new creators soon
Patreon has announced an update to its pricing, consolidating its Pro and Premium plans into a single offering starting August 5th. The new plan will take 10 percent of creatorsβ earnings, rather than the current eight percent for Pro and 12 percent for Premium users. That will mean a price increase for many new users, [β¦]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:F1 in Canada: Well, that crash was bound to happen
Rivals are starting to get under each others' skin as F1 races in Montreal.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Trump Mobile is a bad deal
Trump Mobile launched this morning with a single prepaid wireless plan and the promise of nationwide coverage for $47.45 per month. For that price, you get unlimited talk and texting, international calling, plus 20GB of "high-speed" cell and hotspot data, which a customer support representative told me is 5G. But while the plan's price might [β¦]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Chatbots are impersonating students for profit - make sure your place is safe
Colleges must contend with fake students and exaggerated enrollments, experts warn.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Tourists damage crystal-covered chair in Italian museum by sitting on it
Palazzo Maffei in Verona contacts police after visitors cause Van Goghβs Chair to buckle while posing for photosAn Italian museum has contacted the police after two clumsy tourists almost wrecked a work of art while posing for photos.Video footage released by Palazzo Maffei in Verona showed the hapless pair photographing each other pretending to sit on a crystal-covered chair made by the artist Nicola Bolla β described...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:A London couple tracked down their stolen Jaguar thanks to an AirTag
A couple in London, England, used an Apple AirTag to steal back their expensive luxury car after police didn't help.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Get $79 off this Jackery Portable Solar Generator and power up anywhere
Right now the Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Solar Generator and battery bank is on sale for $170.99, get it and save $79.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Apple says itβs not merging iPadOS and macOS β but I reckon it might soon have to change its tune
Appleβs rumored foldable iPad might force the company to merge its iPadOS and macOS operating systems.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 leak reveals camera and hardware specs, new AI tools
A fresh Samsung Z Fold 7 leak reveals potential new information about the foldable phone's camera, hardware, and AI tools.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Darklang Goes Open Source
Article URL: https://blog.darklang.com/darklang-goes-open-source/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44290653 Points: 138 # Comments: 62
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:PSA: You can get an iPhone 16 Pro Max from Verizon for free right now
As of June 16, you can get a free iPhone 16 Pro Max ($1,199.99 retail) when you open a new line on Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:'I'm sick of it': James Gunn explains why Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is no longer the DC comic book movie's name
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be known by a much cleaner title from now on, James Gunn has confirmed.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:There's a Nintendo Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza on June 18
The Switch 2 is officially out in the wild, but the launch lineup is a bit thin. Mario Kart World is great, of course, but I'm missing a legitimate 3D platformer. That's where Donkey Kong Bananza comes in. Nintendo has announced a Direct livestream for its next first-party game, scheduled for June 18 at 9AM ET. It'll stream live via Nintendo's official YouTube account. We've put an embed below, so feel free to keep...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:You can win a free Samsung tablet and more when you reserve a new smart monitor β heres how
Through June 24, you can save up to $100 when you reserve a new Samsung smart monitor for preorder. Plus, enter to win Samsung gear.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Benzene at 200
Article URL: https://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/benzene-at-200/4021504.article Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44290413 Points: 165 # Comments: 91
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:A handy charger for every Switch Joy-Con you own is just $20
A company named Fastsnail has won the race when it comes to making a Joy-Con charging accessory thatβs better than Nintendoβs and any other third-party maker. Its charging dock can charge the Joy-Con for the original Switch and for the Switch 2. Each charging port can accommodate either the rail-based charging connector of the Switch, [β¦]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:TikTok launches new AI tools for advertisers, including AI avatars for video ads
TikTok introduced more AI features for its suite of advertising tools on TikTok Symphony.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:As grocery shortages persist, UNFI says itβs recovering from cyberattack
UNFI has not yet described the nature of the cyberattack, though it told investors last week that it had shut down its entire network to contain the incident. The ongoing outage is preventing the company from fulfilling and distributing customer orders at scale.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:ZjsComponent: A Pragmatic Approach to Reusable UI Fragments for Web Development
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.11016 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44290315 Points: 60 # Comments: 40
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:A two-bedroom Bondi Junction unit for $1,100 a week. Is βaffordable housingβ really affordable?
Government programs designed to offer rent below market rate for low-to-moderate income households are failing those who most need it, advocates sayAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA two-bedroom apartment in Bondi Junction that is part of an βaffordableβ housing scheme run by the New South Wales government has been listed at $1,100 a week to rent,...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Patrick Dodson condemns decades of inaction on suicide hanging points in Australian prisons
Exclusive: Aboriginal deaths in custody royal commissioner says βpeople need to be empowered and take action against those agenciesβJason and Luke died in the same way as dozens of others. Why did authorities fail to act?Read more from our investigation into the prison suicide crisisGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former Labor senator and Aboriginal deaths in custody royal commissioner...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Show HN: dk β A script runner and cross-compiler, written in OCaml
I've always found it cool to be in roles where I can help a younger generation learn skills to have a bright future. That role is something I do in a few ways (as a parent, robotics mentor, school board advisor and Sunday school teacher) and I suspect most HN readers share the same role and appreciation. And for developing software skills, it was obvious that both the students and I had to have a productive software...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:WhatsApp has ads now, but only in the Updates tab
It has been a long time coming β seven years since Meta first announced its plan to do so, in fact β but ads are starting to appear in WhatsApp as of Monday. They'll only be visible on the Updates tab and the company says those who use the app only to chat with family and friends really won't see any change to their WhatsApp experience. The same goes for two other new features: channel subscriptions and promoted...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Car-sharing giant Zoomcar says hacker accessed personal data of 8.4 million users
The personal data includes customer names, phone numbers, and car registration numbers.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Trump Mobile announced with a $499 gold T1 phone
Trump Mobile will launch in September 2025 with a gold-colored, made-in-America phone and a $47.95 unlimited plan.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Get $270 off the Bluetti Solar Generator (AC70) at Amazon
As of June 16, you can get the Bluetti Solar Generator (AC70) for $329, down from $599, at Amazon. That's a 45% discount.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The OnePlus Nord 5 features a powerful Snapdragon 8 chip
OnePlus just announced the Nord 5 smartphone, a refresh of its popular mid-range handset line. This one includes a flagship Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset by Qualcomm, which should provide plenty of raw power for gaming, multitasking and general use. There's an upgraded cooling system here, along with support for LPDDR5X RAM. It features a dual rear camera system and will be available in a pale blue finish that's...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Apple's Mac Mini M4 is back on sale for $499
There's no denying that getting a high-quality computer is going to set your finances back a bit. So, when one of them gets discounted we want to scream it from the rooftops. Such is the case today with a solid sale on Apple's 2024 Mac mini (M4). Right now, the newest Mac mini is available for $499, down from $599 β a 17 percent discount. The deal, which is only $10 more than it's all-time low price, gets you 16GB RAM...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The Naked Gun trailer: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson embrace the ridiculousness of the Leslie Nielsen classic
Meet the Frank Drebin Jr., as Liam Neeson headlines the silly sequel from Seth MacFarlane and Akiva Schaffer.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source: