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The Morning After: Our verdict on the iPhone 16e

First up, an apology. In Tuesday’s newsletter, I laid out how to watch (and what to expect from) Amazon’s Alexa press event. But aside from unveiling what Alexa+ will be capable of, there was no silly hardware and no upgraded Echos, but lots of demos. We learned Alexa+ will be included with an Amazon Prime subscription, and

14d | Engadget
AMD's $549 Radeon 9070 and $599 9070 XT are gunning for NVIDIA's midrange throne

AMD's decision to start off with midrange RDNA 4 GPUs now seems prescient. NVIDIA's high-end RTX 5090 and 5080 are already selling well beyond their absurdly high prices, if you can find any in sto

14d | Engadget
MTA strapped Google Pixels to subway cars to spot track defects

Anyone who has rode the New York City subway can tell you that it has a lot of problems, from strange noises to flammable debris on the tracks. Now, as is the solution for everything these days, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing how

14d | Engadget
SEC says meme coins are not subject to federal securities laws

Meme coins are not securities and, hence, aren't subject to federal laws regulating the financial instruments, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency has issued its official stance on meme coins, comparing them to collectibles, since their value is "derived from speculative trading and the collective sentiment of the market." Meme coins do not fit the def

14d | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, they dive into

14d | Engadget
$20 a month for an AI chatbot? In this economy??

The only surprise in Amazon’s reveal of Alexa+ this week was the price. With inflation rampant and many more impactful subscriptio

14d | Engadget
Get four Apple AirTags for a new low of $65, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

We've published our review of the new "budget" iPhone 16e, but if the savings there don't feel like quite the bargain you were looking for, there are a few consolation deals on other Apple gear — along with a handful of sales on more tech we currently recommend. The spotlight deal highlights the lowest price yet on a four-pack of Apple AirTags (n

14d | Engadget
Fubo grows its subscribers and revenue as Disney deal looms

Fubo TV is bringing in more subscribers and revenue but still losing loads of money. Ahead of its proposed Hulu + Live TV merger, the broadcast streaming service

14d | Engadget
Intel once again delays its long-awaited Ohio chip fabrication facilities

Intel announced that it's further delaying plans to open two chip fabrication facilities in Ohio, pushing their completion out to 2030. The company originally

14d | Engadget
Square Enix is making Dragon Quest-themed golf merch because OG fans are now grandparents

Square Enix just announced a new sub-brand called Dragon Quest Golf, which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a team dedicated to making golf merchandise and accessories based on the long-standing JRPG franchise. As expected, one of the brand’s initial offerings is a golf ball based on the iconic blue Slime. This is typically the first enemy players encounter in a DQ game.

The company will showcase m

14d | Engadget
Flashes, an Instagram alternative based on Bluesky, is available for iPhones now

Anyone looking for an alternative to Instagram might have a suitable candidate in Flashes, a recently launched app built on Bluesky that seems to get all the important basics right. Flashes technically launched on the App Store on F

14d | Engadget
D&D's 3D virtual tabletop experience Sigil is now available for PC

The Dungeons & Dragons faithful have another option for times when a physical tabletop isn't feasible. Wizards of the Coast's Sigil is a 3D virtual tabletop (VTT) experience that borrows some elements from video games without straying too far from the joy of sitting around a table with like-minded cohorts. It

14d | Engadget
Engadget review recap: iPhone 16e, NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, Sony A1 II and more

As Engadget celebrates its 21st birthday this weekend, we're rounding up all of the recently published reviews from the last few weeks. It's already a busy time for the reviews team, even though spring is still officially a few weeks away. The latest entries include a new iPhone

14d | Engadget
Amazon's generative AI vision for Alexa is appealing, but unproven

Amazon’s long-awaited update to its assistant is almost here. About 18 months after the company first previewed the “next-gen Alexa” built with generative AI, it unveiled Alexa+, and early access will be available star

14d | Engadget
Alphabet's Taara chip uses light beams to provide high-speed internet

Alphabet has announced a new development for Taara's technology that could lead to low-cost, high-speed internet connectivity, even in far-flung locations. Taara's general manager, Mahesh Krishnaswamy, has introduced the Taara chip, a silicon photonic chip that uses light to transmit high-speed data through the air. The Taara chip is abut the size of a fingernail, far smaller than the technology the Alphabet divis

14d | Engadget
Apple's Mythic Quest spin-off Side Quest debuts on March 26

Side Quest, formerly called Mere Mortals, will premiere on March 26 on Apple TV+. It's the spin-off/expansion series for Mythic Quest, a comedy show on the streaming service about a video game studio developing an MMORPG of the same name. All four episodes of Side Quest will be available on the service on the same day the season four finale

14d | Engadget
What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

New releases we picked up this week that belong on your reading list.

This article originally a
14d | Engadget
Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons

While I naively hoped to see the Galaxy S25 Edge ahead of MWC, that wasn’t what I saw last week at Samsung's pre-show briefing. However, what I did see might intrigue many of you: a cheaper slice of Galaxy hardware in the form of the Galaxy A56. It will be available later this year, starting at $499 (or £499 in the UK), which is slightly

14d | Engadget
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a Leica-powered photo showcase

Practically every flagship phone can take a great picture. But that hasn’t stopped Xiaomi from continuing its partnership with legendary camera maker Leica to produce a photo powerhouse in the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, it goes without saying that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has top-notch specs. It also has a huge 6,000 mAh battery, which is bigger than anything you get from Apple, Google or Samsung. Meanwhile, when it c

14d | Engadget
Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the moon

Firefly Aerospace’s first attempt at landing on the moon was a success. The company, which is working with NASA under the agency’s Co

14d | Engadget
Show HN: SafeHaven – A Minimal VPN Implementation in Go

Hi HN,

For the past few months, I've been exploring tools that integrate with the Linux networking stack. This led me to build SafeHaven, a lightweight and configurable VPN implementation written in Go. The goal was to better understand how virtual private networks work at a fundamental level.

Would love feedback from the community! Repo link: https://github.com/kwakubiney/safehaven


Comments URL:

14d | Hacker news
Ask HN: Where are the good Markdown to PDF tools (that meet these requirements)?

I'm trying to convert a very large Markdown file (a couple hundred pages) to PDF.

It contains lots of code in code blocks and has a table of contents at the start with internal links to later pages.

I've tried lots of different Markdown-PDF converters like md2pdf and Pandoc, even trying converting it through LaTeX first, however none of them produce working internal PDF links, have effective syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python, and wrap code to fit it on the page.

14d | Hacker news
What a Government Shutdown in Tax Season Might Mean for You

A government shutdown has never happened during tax season, but some experts predict that certain disruptions are inevitable. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/what-a-government-shutdown-in-tax-season-might-mean-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
Should You Trust That Random QR Code?

Before you scan that QR code, consider where it is, where it's coming from and that it could be a scam. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/should-you-trust-that-random-qr-code/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
Does Tomato Sauce Really Ruin Cast-Iron Cookware? We Asked an Expert

Cookware fanatics know the beauty of these hardy skillets. We asked an expert about potential pitfalls when using cast-iron pots and pans. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/does-tomato-sauce-really-ruin-cast-iron-cookware-we-asked-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
 NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 3 (game #631)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-3-march-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 3 (game #365)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-3-march-2025

 Turn your Chromebook into a business laptop, for free

Business laptops and Chromebooks are often more expensive than their consumer-level peers. However, there are ways to get some enterprise-level security and IT management features without extra fees.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/chromebooks/turn-your-chromebook-into-a-business-laptop-for-free

 HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI review: I don’t think I could go back to another business laptop

If you can stomach the steep price point, this EliteBook is stunning with excellent battery life and great performance.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/hp-elitebook-x-g1a-14-ai

 Full Xbox 360 decompilation for PC debuts with Sonic Unleashed Recompiled

Sonic Unleashed is the first Xbox 360 game to receive a native port via Recompilation on PC, and the tools used have been open sourced.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/full-xbox-360-decompilation-for-pc-debuts-with-sonic-unleashed-recompiled

Show HN: I built a modern Goodreads alternative

Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads.

    Still no half-star ratings.
    No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option.
    UI still looks like it's from 2005.
    Amazon owns it and doesn't care.
So I built Kaguya, a modern alternative, over the past 9 months.

What’s live:

    Custom shelves (Organize ho
14d | Hacker news
Everything you need to know about the Oscars’ AI controversy

Sometimes, authenticity can be a film’s most special effect.

It took months for Best Actress front-runner Mikey Madison to learn how to pole dance like the titular exotic dancer in Anora and for her fellow nominee Timothée Chalamet to passably pla

Two Robots Running the Same AI Working Together video

Figure, maker of the humanoid robot Figure 02, unveiled its new Helix AI in a video showing two robots working together to put away groceries. https://www.cnet.com/videos/two-robots-running-the-same-ai-working-together/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
Boox Note Air4 C Review: A Colorful Blend of E-Ink Tablet and E-Reader

This Android-powered digital notebook has features galore, but it's certainly a standout for readers, notetakers and multitaskers alike. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/boox-note-air4-c-review-a-colorful-blend-of-e-ink-tablet-and-e-reader/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
These Humanoid Robots Work Together, Running the Same AI

Figure, maker of the humanoid robot Figure 02, unveiled its new Helix AI in a video showing two robots working together to put away groceries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/humanoid-robots-working-together-running-the-same-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
5 Reasons Why the Digital Camera Is Making a Comeback

Once thought a casualty of the ever-increasing picture quality of phone cameras, standalone digital cameras are making a comeback. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/5-reasons-why-the-digital-camera-is-making-a-comeback/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
If you don’t use these PC security essentials, you’re begging to be hacked
14d | pcworld.com
 SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Review: More buttons - less weight

There aren’t that many MMO mice on the market with massive amounts of programmable buttons in comparison to FPS mice, SteelSeries has provided some big-brand competition to the Razer Naga, Corsair Scimitar, and Logitech G600 in the form of the Aerox 9 Wireless MMO/MOBA mouse.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/steelseries-aerox-9-wireless-r

The business challenge for AI-native applications

Inside what it looks like to build competitive AI solutions today

14d | UX Design
U Měsíce je nyní rušno – úspěšné přistání měsíčního přistávacího modulu Blue Ghost

U Měsíce je na přelomu února a března velmi živo. Vypravily se k němu tři soukromé přistávací moduly. Jedná se o Blue Ghost firmy Firefly Aerospace, Resilience (Harukato-R M2) firmy iSpace a Nova-C (Athena) firmy Intuitive Machines. Dnes 2. března 2025 ráno přistál první z nich, kterým je Blue Ghost, úspěšně na povrchu Měsíce v Moři krizí. http://www.osel.cz/13933-u-mesice-je-nyni-rusno-uspesne-pristani-mesicniho-pristavaciho-modulu-blue-ghost.html

14d | osel.cz