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Meta sets Oculus Quest headset shelf-life at six years, but there's still hope that the Meta Quest 2 will survive past 2026
Meta has ended all software updates to the Oculus Quest, which suggests the Quest 2 could enter stasis in 2026.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:
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Februaryβs Game Pass additions include Avowed and Madden NFL 25
Xbox just announced the new titles that will be available for Game Pass this month, and itβs a good list. Thereβs a big day one release, an indie gem and, of course, a newish Madden title. Letβs get to it. The big news? Avowed is a day one release for subscribers. We knew Obsidianβs upcoming fantasy epic would come out on February 18, but now we know itβll be instantly available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Google Messages could get upgraded 911 emergency texting soon
Google's long-awaited RCS-based emergency texting system could also include image and video sharing, as well as location sharing.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Save $100 on the noise-cancelling Sonos Ace headphones for a limited time
As of Feb. 4, the noise-cancelling Sonos Ace headphones are on sale at Amazon for $100 off the original price. Snag a pair for $349 while you can.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Grab a 4-pack of the Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight Camera for nearly half off at Amazon
A 4-pack of the Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight Cameras is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $492.32. That's a 49% discount.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Federal Workers Sue to Disconnect DOGE Server
Two federal workers, citing reports that Elon Muskβs associates are operating an illegally connected email server at OPM, seek a restraining order.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Looking for a good Ruggable dupe? Rugs USAs machine-washable rugs are all 30% off.
If Ruggable's prices are too steep for your taste, Rugs USA's machine washable rugs are cheaper and on sale β save 30% sitewide on tons of sizes and patterns.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Amazon deal of the day: The Sonos Ace headphones are back on sale for $100 off
The best Amazon deals on Feb. 4 include the Sonos Ace, Dyson Airwrap, Beats Solo Buds, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and Fitbit Versa 4.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:New EU Chat Control makes scanning encrypted chats optional β but privacy experts are still worried
Under Poland's proposal, the scanning becomes optional. Yet, privacy experts are still warning against unattended consequences.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Gecko feet inspire anti-slip shoe soles
Adding zirconia nanoparticles to the mix enhances slip-resistant hydrophilic effects.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Chat is a bad UI pattern for development tools
Article URL: https://danieldelaney.net/chat/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42934190 Points: 630 # Comments: 344
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Buy two rugs, get 20% off at Revival for a limited time
As of Feb. 4, Revival is hosting a great sale on rugs β buy two, and get 20% off in return.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Our favorite dupe for the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is on sale at Walmart
As of Feb. 4, the Laifen Swift hair dryer is on sale for $125.99 at Walmart with a coupon. It usually retails for $139.99, so shoppers save 10%. Elsewhere, it's completely sold out.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Sick right now? Flu is resurging to yet a higher peak this season.
Few seasons see two peaks at such high intensity.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Snag this massive 100-inch Hisense 4K QLED smart TV for $1,200 off
As of Feb. 4, save $1,200 on the Hisense 100-inch U76 Series 4K QLED Smart TV at Amazon.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Stock up on Valentines Day candy during the Amazon Fresh buy-one-get-one-free sale
Amazon Fresh has Valentine's Day candy on sale at buy one, get one free including options like Nerds Gummy Clusters and Lindt Valentine's Gourmet Truffles
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:America desperately needs more air traffic controllers
Article URL: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/business/air-traffic-controller-shortage/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42933840 Points: 118 # Comments: 275
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Verizon is adding Google One AI Premium as a perk for some customers
Verizonβs myPlan wireless and myHome internet subscriptions allow users to choose from a selection of perks, which include Netflix & Max with ads, a Disney bundle, a Walmart+ membership and numerous others. Another one is joining their ranks; this time, itβs a Google One AI Premium subscription for $10 monthly instead of $20. The Google One AI Premium perk functions the same as the original one aside from the 50...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Our favorite budget Roomba is half off right now
I really hate vacuuming and put it off as long as possible. But, my budget isn't very robot vacuum friendly, so, alas I have no choice. However, that might change, as our favorite budget robot vacuum for 2025 is currently 48 percent off. Right now, the iRobot Roomba Vac Robot Vacuum (Q0120) is down to $130 from $250 β a record-low price. There's a reason iRobot's Roomba Vac robot vacuum is across all our best lists...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:WhatsApp brings image and voice inputs to its ChatGPT integration
The tech sectorβs ongoing effort to force-feed generative AI features into widely used services continues with updates to WhatsAppβs ChatGPT integration. There are now more ways to interact with the chatbot in the app. To use it there, you have to add 1 (800) CHAT-GPT β or 1 (800) 242-8478 β to your contacts. WhatsApp says users around the world can now upload images to the chatbot, just like they can when using...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Watch: Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser: Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and company power up
Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Julia Garner co-star.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:China responds to tariffs with antitrust investigations of Google, Nvidia
Beijing seeks leverage against US president by reviving probes into tech giants.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:An object left a big gash on Mars. It also spawned a quake.
Scientists used observations from the NASA InSight lander and several orbiting spacecraft to show that many marsquakes are caused by objects impacting the red planet.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:10 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)
Sheβs seen enough. Sheβs had enough. She canβt book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Adobe's Acrobat AI Assistant can now assess contracts for you
Adobe has updated the Acrobat AI Assistant, giving it the ability to understand contracts and to compare them for you. The company says it can help you make sense of complex terms and spot differences between agreements, such as between old and new ones, so you can understand what you're signing. With the AI Assistant enabled, the Acrobat app will be able to recognize if a document is a contract, even if it's a scanned...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:The 11-inch iPad Air M2 is on sale for $100 off
If you've been waiting for a good deal on an iPad with one of Apple's M-series chips, now seems like a good time to take the plunge. The M2-powered 11-inch iPad Air has dropped back down to $500. That's $100 off the regular price and just a hair above the record low of $498. Most colorways have dropped to either $539 or $559, but you'll get the full discount when you add in the clippable coupon for each. This deal is...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:22-year-old math wiz indicted for alleged DeFI hack that stole $65M
22-year-old Andean Medjedovic of Canada could spend decades in prison if convicted.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Nintendo sees sales dip as Switch 2 debut looms
Nintendo is caught between its eight-year-old Switch console and the next-gen Switch 2 β a purgatory that usually hits sales. Sure enough, the company announced that it now expects to sell just 11 million consoles this fiscal year instead of the 12.5 million it originally forecast. That's in light of a fairly dismal holiday period that saw sales and profit drop by a third from last year, with consumers likely awaiting...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:How to use your Google TV or Chromecast to stream via a VPN
Google is notorious for killing off initiatives in both its hardware and services divisions. And, indeed, the announcement of the Google TV streaming box was effectively seen as an epitaph for the more affordable Chromecast brand that Google had built up in the previous decade. But here's the weird thing: Months after being pronounced dead, the $30 Chromecast is shambling along at Google's online store. Maybe it will...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Xbox Wireless Headset Review (2024): Pair and Play
Microsoftβs updated headset shines with simplicity and surround sound.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:The Morning After: Ontario cancels then un-cancels its Starlink contract over tariff trade war
After President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on nearly all Canadian imported goods (and Canada announced its own 25 percent tariff on American imported goods), Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario β and a former supporter of President Trump β announced the Canadian territory would be βripping upβ a $100 million contract with Elon Muskβs Starlink. The contract was signed in November last year. Musk, boss of Starlink...
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Hatch Restore 3 Review: A Worthy Upgrade
Hatchβs latest sunrise alarm clock and sound machine is bigger and brighter and has more physical controls, making it easier to use without grabbing your phone.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Score $70 off the 10th Gen Apple iPad at Best Buy
Apple's 10th Gen iPad (WiFi, 64GB) normally retails for $349. As of Feb. 4, it's on sale for $279.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Final Destination Bloodlines teaser is just 1 hilariously brutal scene
The teaser for "Final Destination Bloodlines", the sixth instalment in the horror franchise, has been released.
Published on: February 04, 2025 | Source:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Not enough to justify an upgrade
The newest Samsung Galaxy flagship device is simply not that big of an upgrade over the previous model.
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