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Mastodon looks to newsletters to help revive the open social web

Mastodon’s newly launched newsletter feature lets anyone subscribe to creators by email, even without a Mastodon account.

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Inside Lexar's Factory In China And Its Mission To Protect Our Digital Memories

We took a tour of Lexar's factory in China, and we came away with a greater appreciation for how meticulous and detailed the company is.

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Solar Farms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On An Endangered Species

Methods for harnessing renewable energy have been known to disrupt wildlife in certain regions, but they have also been known to be beneficial.

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Carvana launches its first test drive center at a dealership, with more to come

Carvana is converting old car dealerships into test drive centers.

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The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale

We’re seeing good early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week, and unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are on Amazon’s own devices. Several Echo speakers have dropped to new low prices, including the Echo Dot Max, which is on sale

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Can anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?

Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" a

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PayPal Ventures shutters as company restructuring continues

The corporate venture arm ends after 10 years and 80 investments.

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Jackery launches new FridgeGuard power station to take on Bluetti's FridgePower

Jackery has launched the FridgeGuard globally. It’s advertised as the world’s slimmest refrigerator backup battery. With a plug-and-play design, the FridgeGuard features a 1,024 Wh LiFePO₄ battery, a 1,600 W peak output, a 10 ms UPS switcho

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Beats Teases Mysterious New Headphones That World Cup Stars Can't Get Enough Of

Apple's subsidiary, Beats by Dre, is not part of the official World Cup sponsors, so players aren't supposed to be seen with them, but that hasn't stopped them.

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Lego unveils its first working pinball machine

Lego's newest set is a fully functional miniature pinball machine.

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Disney+ is disabling Dolby Vision and 3D content in 11 countries

Disney+ is blocking support for Dolby Vision and 3D content on its platform in 11 countries as a result of...

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Ugreen launches a 12.5mm-thin 45W GaN charger that’s smaller than you’d expect

Gallium nitride (GaN) technology has steadily reduced the size of our everyday power bricks over the last few years, but Ugreen’s latest release pushes the form factor even further into the realm of pocketability. The company has just launc

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Paramount Plus is two dollars for two months of ad-free viewing

Paramount Plus is offering new and former subscribers a discounted rate until June 25th, 2026. You’ll pay 99 cents per month for the first two months, with the Premium plan automatically renewing for $13.99 per month after that, and the mor

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In a big year for horror, Widow’s Bay still stands apart

Horror is having a moment. In 2026, the genre is especially well-represented: new blood is dominating the box office through films like Backrooms and Obsession, established names like Sam Raimi and Damian McCarthy are at the top of their ga

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All-time low: RTS meets tactical shooter – modern military hybrid drops below $4 on Steam

Deal | Call to Arms is an unusual hybrid that first lets players command units in tried-and-tested RTS fashion, then pick up a rifle themselves. The title is currently available again on Steam at its all-time low price of under $4.

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The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far

Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest

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How to find the best deals during Amazon’s Prime Day sale

Amazon’s Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and the four-day sale for 2026 begins June 23rd at 3:01AM ET and ends at the same time on June 27th. It will grant Prime members access to some of the best prices of the

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These Honor devices can get MagicOS 11 Liquid Glass UI feature

Honor MagicOS 11 has started garnering attention way ahead of its launch – all thanks to its Liquid Glass UI leak and now the question is, which devices can get the new user interface experience. A recent input sheds light on this matter wi

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Want your images back? That'll be $5

Article URL: https://www.lutr.dev/want-your-images-back-sure-that-ll-be-5-dollars Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48569954 Points: 498 # Comments: 214

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Why thinking out loud with someone beats thinking alone

Article URL: https://www.thesignalist.io/s/the-dialogue-dividend/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48569894 Points: 65 # Comments: 18

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I stopped worrying about accidental snooping thanks to this new Samsung Gallery feature

My personal collection is for my eyes only

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I Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now

We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.

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This New Scientific Breakthrough Could Lead To Magnets Without Any Rare Earth Metals

The dream of creating a powerful magnet without the use of hard-to-source rare earth metals is now a reality thanks to recent breakthroughs.

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Apple has another small gift for you and it only takes 10 minutes of your time to get it

Have you ever heard of the International Day of Yoga?

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CVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill Bottles

They’re much more recyclable than the current plastic ones, and they will still probably be locked away behind that anti-theft plexiglass.

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Uber will bring its premium robotaxi service to Houston in 2027

This will be the second market to have an Uber robotaxi service outfitted with Lucid EVs equipped with a self-driving system from Nuro.

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Lenovo just unveiled a unique new mid-range tablet with nine speakers out of nowhere

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is equipped with the most insane sound system you've ever heard of, and yet somehow it's not very expensive.

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West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice

Temperatures have climbed up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, stopping ice from forming in the dead of Antarctic winter.

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For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics

From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

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KPop Demon Hunters gets its first Lego set

Lego's gonna show us all how it's done done done.

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FIFA wants Jamal Musiala to forget about Dre (during the World Cup)

FIFA, which has strict policies around advertising, reportedly had the Bayern player tape over the Beats logo of his headphones.

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AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | June 2026

Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.

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Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off

Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.

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Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for June 2026

Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.

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HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | June 2026

Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.

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Best Hotels.com Coupon Codes for June 2026

Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!

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FTC warns of record $3.5 billion losses to imposter scams in 2025

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. [...]

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Lilbits: 8TB SD cards are coming soon (likely for a small fortune)

It’s been more than two years since SanDisk announced plans to launch 4TB SD cards based on the SDUC standard. They haven’t actually arrived yet, so take this next part with a grain of salt, but during the Computex show in Taiwan earlier th

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