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Bird Buddy Debuts New 'Wonder Blocks' and 'Petal' Products for Getting Up Close to Pollinators

Bird Buddy, a company known for its bird feeders, has launched new products called Wonder Blocks and Petal.
Wonder Blocks is a modular system designed to attract and view pollinators, including butterflies and bees.
Petal is an AI camera equipped with solar panels that can recognize various species of pollinators and plants.
The Wonder Blocks and Petal products have raised over $1.2 million on Kickstarter and are available for pre-order.

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Macdailynews

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Assembling iPhones in America hinges on robots

Apple CEO Tim Cook is interested in bringing iPhone manufacturing to the United States, but it depends on advanced robotics.
Lutnick's comments suggest that robotic automation could help maintain competitive costs while avoiding inflated prices due to tariffs.
Apple's focus on robotics in manufacturing could reshape its supply chain, but the impact on job creation is uncertain.
Apple has begun production in new iPhone factories in India as part of efforts to diversify from China amid trade tensions.

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Who knows if Stardew Valley is finished, but the dev behind it is "committed to not working" on it until Haunted Chocolatier is done

The developer behind Stardew Valley, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, has stated that he will not work on the game until Haunted Chocolatier is completed.
Barone confirmed that the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley is settled, with ongoing console ports and bug fixes. The main focus going forward will be on Haunted Chocolatier.
Barone expressed his satisfaction with the progress of Haunted Chocolatier and the confidence that players will enjoy it in the future.
As the development of Haunted Chocolatier has been going on for several years, Barone acknowledged the need to redo some of his previous work to match his evolved aesthetic sensibilities.

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High Precision Solid Metal Balls

Martin switches from traditional mice to trackball and customizes them.
Alan refines his contribution workflow to Savannah and brings it up to date.
Mark self-hosts an ONLYOFFICE integrated with Nextcloud.
Tailscale sponsors Linux Matters podcast for creating software-defined networks.

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Apple TV+ celebrates the premiere of ‘Murderbot,’ starring Alexander Skarsgård

Apple TV+ celebrated the world premiere of 'Murderbot,' featuring Alexander Skarsgård.
The 10-episode series is a sci-fi comedic thriller based on Martha Wells' book series 'The Murderbot Diaries.'
Alexander Skarsgård stars in the series as the self-hacking security construct known as Murderbot.
The first two episodes of 'Murderbot' will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 16, with new episodes releasing every Friday.

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Apple’s earnings call: 4 key issues

Apple is set to announce its Q2 earnings report, with a focus on tariffs and supply chain challenges.
Investors are concerned about how Apple will manage potential price increases and absorb the financial impact of tariffs.
The progress of Apple Intelligence, an important factor for the company's success, will also be a topic of interest.
Apple CEO Tim Cook may not provide much insight on tariffs or Apple Intelligence during the earnings call.

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Failing to Finish Updating macOS on an External Disk

Apple has seeded the fourth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.5 update to developers for testing purposes.
Users are facing issues updating macOS on their external drives.
Each time the update restarted, the Mac booted from the internal SSD instead of the external drive where the update was installed.
Setting the external drive as the preferred boot drive using Startup Disk eventually resolved the issue.

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CrashPlan Consumer Is Back

CrashPlan, the online backup service, is once again offering a user-level service called CrashPlan for Endpoints.
The company offers two service levels: Professional ($7.33/month) and Enterprise ($10/month), both with 'unlimited' storage.
Additionally, there is a lower-cost Essential Edition ($2.99/month) with only 200 GB of storage and limited file retention.
The new version of CrashPlan for Endpoints is now an Electron app, unlike the previous Java-based app.

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Changing Ownership in Linux: Mastering the chown Command

The chown command in Linux is used to change the owner and/or group associated with a file or directory.
Properly managing ownership is crucial for building secure, organized, and professional Linux systems.
Ownership defines who has control over a file or directory, and good ownership practices enhance security and teamwork in real systems.
Knowing how to use the chown command is essential for tasks like transferring project files, fixing permission issues, and ensuring compliance standards in multi-user environments.

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Apple's Pro Display XDR 2: Rumors, Features, and What to Expect

Apple is reportedly developing an updated iteration of the Pro Display XDR.
The new model is expected to include an Apple silicon chip for added functionality.
Hardware improvements may include a higher refresh rate and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
The second-generation Pro Display XDR could also feature quantum-dot display technology for better color accuracy.

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No, Amazon was never going to commit the ‘confrontational and political act’ of listing tariff costs on products

Amazon has refuted claims that it would display tariff impacts alongside product prices on its platform.
The move sparked criticism from the Trump administration.
Amazon clarified that it was contemplating showing tariff costs on its low-cost Amazon Haul site, not on its main website.
The White House considered this plan to be a confrontational and politically motivated act.

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Linux Data Recovery: How to Salvage Lost or Corrupted Files

Data loss is a common issue for Linux users and can occur due to accidental deletions, filesystem corruption, partition problems, or hardware failures.
Linux filesystems like ext4 do not immediately erase data when a file is deleted, making data potentially recoverable until it's overwritten.
Steps to recover lost files on Linux include minimizing system activity on the affected drive, disconnecting and mounting the drive read-only, creating a disk image using tools like dd or ddrescue, and booting from a Live Linux distribution.
Understanding data loss causes and employing proper recovery techniques can make a significant difference in salvaging lost or corrupted files for Linux users.

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Launchpad News: Make your first open source contribution

Launchpad is a web-based platform to support collaborative software development for open source projects.
Canonical’s Open Documentation Academy aims to set the standard for inclusive and welcoming collaboration in open source contributions.
Launchpad and the Open Documentation Academy will join forces at OpenSouthCode 2025 in Málaga, Spain.
The Open Documentation Academy will have a hands-on documentation workshop at the conference to help participants make meaningful open source contributions.

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Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs

Parallels Desktop version 20.3 has been released with new upgrades to boost Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs.
The update offers further enhancements to x86_64 virtual machines on Apple Silicon, ensuring compatibility with the latest M4 chips.
Users can connect external USB devices to their macOS virtual machines, enabling new workflows for development and security testing.
Other improvements include enforced SSO activation via MDM and Touch ID support for installation and settings.

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Gardens and Pots: My Journey Learning Linux, Embracing Privacy and Relearning Technology

At the age of 15, the author learned to grow wheatgrass from scratch, experiencing the joy and challenge of hands-on gardening.
Transitioning to consumer technology like iPhones and laptops with Windows, the author lacked awareness about internet dangers and cybersecurity best practices.
School integration of Google services simplified tasks but raised concerns about data privacy and surveillance by large tech corporations.
Frustrations with centralized technology ecosystems led the author to explore Linux, ultimately choosing EndeavourOS for its minimal yet customizable features.
Through learning Linux, the author delved into ricing, customization, command line operations, encryption, package management, and other advanced computing skills.
Discovering the principles of FOSS and influential figures like Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds revolutionized the author's perspective on technology.
Embracing the autonomy and liberating experience of customizing software in Linux, the author felt empowered and in control of their technology.
Encouraging others to explore diverse tech ecosystems and avoid dependency on monopolistic companies, the author advocates for tech autonomy and user empowerment.
In conclusion, the author likens the process of learning Linux and customization to gardening a laptop, emphasizing the importance of self-mastery over reliance on established tech giants.
Experimenting with alternative technologies and supporting independent creators are promoted as ways to nurture personal autonomy in the digital age.

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