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The just-say-no engineer was a ZIRP phenomenon

The just-say-no engineer was a ZIRP phenomenon

[ad_1] The engineer who says no all the time is a real archetype among senior and staff engineers. Their role is to slow things down, to block the development of features that add complexity, and to ensure that as little code gets written as possible (since code is a liability). We can think of this …

The official Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold Wide names surface online

The official Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold Wide names surface online

[ad_1] According to a new report from the notorious Ice Universe tipster on Weibo, Samsung is planning to change the naming scheme of its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable lineup. The change is likely due to the new Galaxy Z member, often regarded as “Galaxy Z Fold Wide” across the web. You’ve probably already heard about …

Apple may be planning to steal Android’s handy anti-theft trick

Apple may be planning to steal Android’s handy anti-theft trick

[ad_1] Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly working on a feature that will automatically lock an iPhone if it is stolen from the user’s hands. The feature is expected to work like Android’s Theft Detection Lock by using a combination of signals to detect whether an iPhone has been snatched. Apple already …

Xreal’s New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their Look on the Fly

Xreal’s New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their Look on the Fly

[ad_1] Xreal makes some of my favorite display glasses around, functioning as wearable USB-C tethered monitors in glasses form. Xreal’s new budget pair of $299 display glasses, called a01, is part of a new sub-brand called X by Xreal. They’re significantly less expensive than Xreal’s other glasses and have some clever features their other glasses …

Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the US

Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the US

[ad_1] Volvo Cars reached an agreement with the Trump administration that exempts the automaker from a U.S. crackdown on Chinese-connected vehicle technology. The Swedish automaker, which is majority owned by China’s Geely Holding, said Tuesday that it received specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce to continue importing and selling vehicles with Chinese connected …

Google details big fixes and upgrades coming to Google Health

Google details big fixes and upgrades coming to Google Health

[ad_1] TL;DR After widely rolling out the new Google Health app, Google has shared a long list of bug fixes and improvements headed to the platform in the coming weeks and months. The fixes and improvements cover everything from exercise tracking, sleep, nutrition, fitness plans, and AI Coach features. Google also confirmed upcoming features like …