I wore 3 blood pressure watches for a month to find the most accurate – and this one wins
I tested Samsung, Amazfit, and Doctor Fit blood pressure watches - and only one rivaled my Garmin Index BP Monitor.
Torvalds challenged the haters to fork Linux. Someone said ‘hold my beer’
Earlier this week, Linux project leader Linus Torvalds told AI haters to fork off, and invited anyone who didn't like his comments to fork the kernel. Well, here you go: linux-0.11-rs, a total reimplementation of the Linux kernel, done in langage de programmation du...
5 underrated iOS 27 features that make my iPhone way better – and none are Siri AI
Some of my favorite new features in iOS 27 are flying under the radar, but no less impactful.
This Week in Security: Another Record Patch Tuesday, LAME is More Secure, Secure Boot is Less Secure, and Milk Malware
Following the reports last week using the Windows Global Device ID (GDID) in tracking a malware operators behavior, here is a comprehensive write-up about what goes into the GDID and how it is used. It’s worth noting that the GDID itself was not used to catch the...
Engadget Podcast: Is Siri AI actually useful in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate?
Also, we try to make sense of OpenAI's rumored AI smart speaker.
How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in 8 states – but only on these dates
Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.
Most smart appliances collect data: Here’s how to find out what yours tracks
There's truth to the idea that our devices are spying on us. Smart fridges, washing machines and dishwashers are no exception.
God of War show recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst sustains an injury on set
The Prime Video series will reshoot episodes with a new lead actor.
Multi-Primary Color Display Emerges as Next-Gen Color Reproduction Technology
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Netflix stock is getting battered again. Now it says it will share viewership metrics even less frequently
Shares of Netflix Inc (Nasdaq: NFLX) are down more than 11% in premarket trading on Friday following an earnings report that came close to Wall Street’s expectations but also announced plans to reduce engagement transparency. Released on Thursday, July 16, the...
How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in these 8 states – but only on these dates
Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.
Manufact (YC S25) Is Hiring a Senior infra engineer to build the MCP cloud
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Microsoft gives admins Exchange Online breathing room
Microsoft has delayed the removal of the -Credential parameter from Exchange Online PowerShell until December 2026, giving administrators more time to update affected scripts and automation. The -Credential parameter is used when connecting to Exchange Online...
Attackers target critical FortiSandbox flaws as CISA issues patch order
Fortinet admins have two more reasons to clear their calendars after CISA confirmed a pair of critical FortiSandbox bugs are being actively exploited. The two bugs, tracked as CVE-2026-39808 and CVE-2026-25089, both carry CVSS scores of 9.1 and affect FortiSandbox,...
Top EU court clips YouTube’s intermediary defense over reviewed content
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Google may not be able to claim intermediary liability protection for YouTube content it reviews as part of a commercial partnership with a creator. The case stems from a €750,000 fine imposed on Google...
‘The SaaS apocalypse is overrated’: How Workday and other software provders plan to survive AI
Experts warn that an extinction event is coming for SaaS, thanks to AI disintermediation. Here's why some vendors remain skeptical.
EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution
Europe's latest updates to its climate policy aren't great news for the planet.
Apple targets dozens of OpenAI employees with legal letters
Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/1b8c9d52-88a9-426b-ba47-f1811f859166 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48946303 Points: 17 # Comments: 7
Smoke from fires in Canada is traveling thousands of miles. Here’s how to protect yourself
More than 850 wildfires are currently burning in Canada—and the smoke is reaching cities thousands of miles away, from Chicago to New York City. Next week, it’s expected to reach Europe. If the sky is a hazy shade of yellow where you live, here’s what you should know...
You Can Now Shop Directly From Google AI Mode
You can also make designs and play songs on YouTube Music.
Steam Game Cartridges Are Very Cool, But Very Pricey
Unless you have a bunch of old 2.5-inch SATA SSDs lying around.
Xreal XBX a01+ review: Astoundingly bright, lightweight AR glasses for $299
Xreal's XBX a01+ is the best pair of budget AR glasses we've seen yet.
Trust is borrowed, not owned
When Spirit Airlines collapsed in May, its travelers weren’t the only stakeholders left stranded. Thousands of employees lost their jobs overnight, with some filing a lawsuit over owed pay and benefits and others turning to GoFundMe for emergency financial support....
Designing for the edges improves the center
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act mandated curb cuts at intersections across the country. The requirement was specific: Wheelchair users needed a ramp from sidewalk to street. What happened next was probably unexpected. Cyclists used the cuts. Parents with...
Military personnel will be tested for low testosterone. Is that a good idea?
A new mandatory screening program will test all U.S. service members for testosterone deficiency in an initiative to optimize soldiers’ performance and their long-term health. On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a video to X captioned, “The High-T...
Podcast: Broken Governance, Agentic AI, and the MindStone Agent Exclusive
(Video) Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, but are governance, compliance, and security practices evolving fast enough to keep up? The post Podcast: Broken Governance, Agentic AI, and the MindStone Agent Exclusive appeared first on SecurityWeek.
E.U. Orders Google to Open Android Mic, Camera and Screen to Rival AI Assistants
The European Commission on Thursday ordered Google to give rival AI assistants the same reach into Android that Gemini already has: the camera, the microphone, whatever is on screen, a wake word that fires with the display off, and the ability to drive other apps in...
Armenia Detains Russian Tourist on U.S. Warrant for REvil Hacker, Lawyers Say Wrong Man
Armenia has held a Russian tourist named Aleksandr Ermakov in a detention center since June 28, on a U.S. extradition request for a REvil ransomware suspect named Aleksandr Ermakov. His wife, Maria Yurova, told REN TV that border officers pulled him out of the...
The Race to Field Military Autonomy Is On, Can Trusted Information Infrastructure Keep Pace?
Military forces are under increasing pressure to field autonomous capabilities faster than ever before. Across the U.S., UK, and NATO, new investment, evolving defense strategies, and accelerated acquisition pathways are transforming how capability is delivered,...