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A major Postgres upgrade with zero downtime

Article URL: https://www.instantdb.com/essays/pg_upgrade Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42867657 Points: 72 # Comments: 28

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

Lazarus Group Uses React-Based Admin Panel to Control Global Cyber Attacks

The North Korean threat actor known as the Lazarus Group has been observed leveraging a "web-based administrative platform" to oversee its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, giving the adversary the ability to centrally supervise all aspects of their campaigns. "Each C2 server hosted a web-based administrative platform, built with a React application and a Node.js API," SecurityScorecard's

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: The Hacker News favicon The Hacker News

What to know about DeepSeek AI, from cost claims to data privacy

Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what to know.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

MGM Resorts settles lawsuits after millions of customer records stolen in data breaches

A court filing says 37 million MGM customers had personal data stolen in the cyberattacks. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

Digital Currency Group spins out new crypto mining subsidiary

Despite spinning off Fortitude Mining, Foundry retains the largest Bitcoin mining pool with over 30% of the network’s hashrate.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

China’s DeepSeek AI Is Good for Bitcoin, Says Standard Chartered

DeepSeek "actually lowers inflation and is good for risk assets (like Bitcoin) which have no-AI presence,” the bank said.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Netflix solved a major complaint about its iPhone and iPad app with one button

Rejoice iPhone and iPad users, Netflix has added a new button that will surely save you time and improve your overall life. more…

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Japanese retailer will host a lottery to give buyers a chance to purchase an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080

Japanese electronics retailer Goodwill Nagoya Osu will conduct a lottery for customers who line up at the store by 10:20 a.m. on January 31 to determine who can buy an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 GPU.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Targeted by Second Activist Investor: Reuters

The move comes after another activist investor, Starboard, had taken a stake in the miner late last year.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

This small iOS 18.3 feature removal is a mystery to me

iOS 18.3 launched this week with several new features, but it also temporarily disabled one feature. Apple has deactivated AI notification summaries for two app categories, and one of them is a big mystery to me. more…

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

No Man's Sky update adds billions of stars and even more planets

No Man's Sky is back with Worlds Part II, expanding the universe in new ways as only games can. Hello Games, the studio behind No Man's Sky, has announced the release of its newest iteration and the billions of stars and trillions of planets added to its universe. In a statement about the release, Sean Murray, founder of Hello Games, explained, "This allows us to push the boundaries of our engine and technology without...

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

Creality K2 Plus Review: Now in Color

Creality’s long-awaited new flagship 3D printer is bigger, better, and in color.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Plomin hard fork brings decentralized governance to Cardano

Cardano is set to activate the Plomin hard fork by 21:44 UTC on Jan. 29, ushering in a new era of decentralization for the network. This upgrade, confirmed in a Jan. 29 statement shared with CryptoSlate, grants ADA holders direct voting power over critical network decisions, including parameter adjustments, treasury withdrawals, and hard forks. Plomin […] The post Plomin hard fork brings decentralized governance to...

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Anthony Mackie clears up polarizing Captain America comments: β€˜I’m a proud American’

Following his polarizing comments about Captain America, Anthony Mackie took to social media to clarify his remarks and address the backlash.

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

Watch your step and other tips for a STEM career pivot

Every career pivot has its challenges, but you can make it easier if you approach with a good attitude and a little knowledge. Read more: Watch your step and other tips for a STEM career pivot

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Silicon Republic favicon Silicon Republic

Best AI chatbot apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac

AI chatbots have changed the way we work, think through problems, and discover information. While Apple Intelligence doesn’t offer a chatbot experience yet, the best chatbot apps run on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You don’t need to regularly use all of these AI chatbot apps to be familiar with the latest in AI. Follow my 9to5Neural series for that. But spending time with any of these apps will give you access to the newest...

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Ireland and Italy send data watchdog requests to DeepSeek: β€˜The data of millions of Italians is at risk’

The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or part of an elaborate plan by its hedge fund parent company to short Nvidia and other tech stocks. Whichever it might be (maybe both?), DeepSeek and its large language model have made some major waves. And now, it’s […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

Society for Technical Communication to permanently close its doors

Article URL: https://www.stc.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42867324 Points: 65 # Comments: 20

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

Microsoft’s January security patch is wrecking audio on Windows PCs

Avoid the Windows January security patch if you use a USB audio DAC.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Deals: Google Pixel 8 Pro $400 off, official Galaxy Watch Fabric Band $13, Google Smart TV from $218, more

Today’s best deals are headlined by another massive price drop on the unlocked Google Pixel 8 Pro at $400 off via Amazon. From there, the new NVIDIA RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 prebuilt gaming PCs have arrived but we are also tracking a deep deal on ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop with a 120Hz OLED display ay $500 off alongside some Amazon all-time low pricing on TCL’s already-affordable Q6 120Hz VRR Google Smart TVs from just $218,...

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Review: Mammut Crag IN Jacket

Thanks to a unique recycling process, the secret to this high-performance puffer is repurposed climbing kit.

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

ChatGPT killer or privacy risk: What is DeepSeek and why is everyone talking about it?

The world of AI moves fast, and DeepSeek has quickly become the latest frontrunner.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

The powerful Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet air purifier just dropped to its lowest price ever at Amazon

The Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet air purifier is on sale at Amazon for $599.99, down from the normal price of $899.99. That's a 33% discount.

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

Why Web3 Doesn't Have More Users

Tools and better user experience are key if we want Web3 to see the fast growth we saw at the inception of the internet, says K3 Labs’s William Herkelrath.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Coinbase deepens ties to Trump with advisory council pick

Weeks after a meeting between Trump and Brian Armstrong to reportedly discuss personnel, the US president’s co-campaign manager will be joining Coinbase’s advisory council.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $119 off, OG Ultra 1 $399 off, iPhone 15 Pro refurb $489 off, more

Big-time price drops continue on the most affable M4 MacBook Pro and iPad mini 7 configurations, but today we are starting with Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Natural Titanium model is now undercutting the Black Friday price at $680 in new condition while refurb OG Apple Watch Ultra configs are now $399 off the original price. From there we move over to iPhone 15 Pro – Amazon premium renewed units are $489 under the original...

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

NordVPN launches new β€œrevolutionary” censorship-resistant VPN protocol

NordWhisper is designed to work against the most challenging network filtering techniques. Here's all you need to know.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Amazon deal of the day: Our favorite budget earbuds are down to just $20

The best Amazon deals on Jan. 29 include the Soundcore P20i earbuds, Beats Pill, ASUS ZenScreen, and Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses.

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

NordVPN’s NordWhisper protocol can get around VPN blockers

NordVPN is known for developing its own VPN protocol, NordLynx, based on the popular and reliable WireGuard protocol. It also supports the tried-and-true OpenVPN protocol. Today, Nord Security is adding NordWhisper as its latest encryption offering. Some countries like China, India, Pakistan, and Russia prevent their citizens and visitors within their borders from using VPNs. Even if you visit these countries with a...

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

Bitcoin sellers wait at $104K as Fed faces Trump rates pressure at FOMC

Bitcoin traders weigh the impact of US President Donald Trump’s interest rate demands on a hawkish Federal Reserve.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Review: Nvidia’s $999 GeForce RTX 5080 falls disappointingly short of the 4090

A good 4K card, a decent value on paper, but not the upgrade it could be.

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

Garmin smartwatches stuck on blue triangle screen – here's how to fix it

Windows users are all too familiar with the infamous blue screen of death. Now, Garmin users may need to get used to their own version: the blue triangle of death (BTOD).Read Entire Article

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

MLS Season Pass announces free promos with T-Mobile and Comcast, new Sunday night games

Apple today unveiled its plans for the upcoming 2025 Major League Soccer season, through its MLS Season Pass service. The subscription provides worldwide unrestricted access to all MLS games, with no blackouts. The 2025 season officially kicks off on February 22, but you can subscribe now to see preseason games including LAFC vs Liga MX on February 11, and Inter Miami vs Orlando City on February 14. This season, there’...

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Fairshake's Florida Wins Likely to Amp Up List of Crypto-Supported Allies in Congress

The crypto PAC's largesse in Florida special elections β€” replacing people Trump tapped for his administration, including Matt Gaetz β€” led to two more victories.

Published on: January 29, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Pick up a four-pack of Apple AirTags while on sale for $70

Do you constantly lose all of your stuff? No shame, but now might be a great time to invest in a few tracking devices. Luckily, a four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale right now for $70 via Amazon. This is a record-low price and represents a 30 percent discount. It also breaks down to around $17.50 per tracker. Apple AirTags easily made our list of the best Bluetooth trackers, and this is especially true if you use an...

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