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Doubling Standby Time by Blocking Background Data for 90% of Apps on Android
Blocking background data for 90% of apps on Android doubled standby battery life. We explain the setup steps and side effects.
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Whoop Devotee on Notification Fatigue and Focus Techniques
Popular fantasy sports show host discusses notification overload, inbox-zero routine, and his favorite tracking device.
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Germany's Isar Spectrum Reaches Orbit, First from Mainland Europe
Germany's Isar Aerospace small rocket Spectrum reached orbit from Norway, the first such feat from mainland Western Europe.
Dev
New Zenwalk Release Features Linux 7.1 and Xfce 4.20
Slackware-based Zenwalk returns after four years with a testing release featuring Linux 7.1, Xfce 4.20, and Flatpak integration.
Internet Voices
FSF Joins Bluesky, Discourages Sign-Ups Over Nonfree JS
FSF begins posting on Bluesky. It withholds signup endorsement over nonfree JS, urging followers to also follow on Mastodon.
AI
Seattle Times and Newsday Sue OpenAI and Microsoft
The Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft, highlighting the growing wave of training-data lawsuits by news organizations.
Gadgets
Equivalence Principle Demonstrated in Quantum Free Fall, Breakthrough with New Interferometer
Equivalence principle demonstrated with free-falling quantum objects. New QGI device probes the interface of general relativity and quantum theory.
AI
Tesla Cybercab Under Investigation, Focus on Driverless Compliance
Tesla's driverless Cybercab faces US scrutiny as public road service begins, with clash over exemption process in focus.
AI
Rust Author Points Out Limits of LLM Learning, Argues for Teacher Lineage
Rust book author discusses limits of LLM-assisted learning, stressing teacher lineage and human guidance.
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SwiftKey Beta Beats Gboard: Conclusion After Months of Testing
A longtime Gboard user compared keyboards for months and switched to SwiftKey Beta, fixing AI voice input issues.
AI
Three Stranded After Planning Climb With Gemini, Rescued Amid Food Shortage
Three hikers following Gemini's advice were stranded on Mt. Shasta. We detail food shortages, misjudgments, and AI reliance risks.
Gadgets
Why Consumers Don't Choose Rugged Laptops
Breaking down the structural reasons rugged laptops with waterproofing and drop resistance haven't caught on with the general market.
Dev
Bun vs Node.js Comparison: Speed, Compatibility, and Migration
Comparing Bun and Node.js on speed, compatibility, and migration, with selection guidance by use case.
Internet Voices
Streamline Restaurant Tracking with Google Maps Saved Lists
Shifting restaurant tracking from spreadsheets to Google Maps saved lists to organize visit history and ratings.
Dev
Nouveau Merges Blackwell Display Fixes into Linux 7.3-rc2
Nouveau merges Blackwell GPU display fixes into Linux 7.3-rc2, addressing GSP and HDMI issues and advancing HDMI 2.1 support.
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Double Fine's Independence and Aggro Crab's Entry into Publishing
A weekend roundup centered on Double Fine's independent relaunch and Aggro Crab's entry into publishing.
AI
GPT-6 Wins Narrow Victory in SVG Drawing Showdown, Tested on 1,350 Images
9 models battled in SVG drawing and guessing. GPT-6 Astra led with 75.5 points, but the top 3 were neck-and-neck.
Internet Voices
Xbox Cloud Introduces 15-Hour Monthly Cap with Additional Purchases
Microsoft sets monthly cap on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Even Ultimate is limited to 15 hours, with extra hours requiring purchase.
Gadgets
GoPro Declares Continued Camera Development After Starman Merger
GoPro says it will continue consumer camera development after merging with Starman. A look at the letter and diversification.
Gadgets
BepiColombo on Final Approach to Mercury After Eight-Year Journey
European-led Mercury probe BepiColombo has separated its propulsion module ahead of November orbit insertion, culminating its 8-year voyage.