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- 1Libby audiobook app gaining ground among US library usersโSLOWLY getting the hang of using Libby as my primary source of audiobooks. I've been able to get cards for DC, PG County
A reader in the Washington, DC area is switching to Libby as their main source for audiobooks, using library cards from Washington DC, Prince George's County in Maryland, and Fairfax County in Virginia. They are adjusting to how holds work โ reading borrowed books when they become available rather than on demand โ while continuing to learn the app's quirks.
- 2Frogman event testing app accused of scamming attendeesโLooking at some comments this could be a drain via a testing app from the event/s Frogman attended This industry is doom
Commenters are speculating that a drain incident may have been carried out through a testing app used at events that Frogman attended, with some calling the industry 'doomed and evil' and accusing organisers of scamming people in real life. The claim is unconfirmed and based on reader comments rather than official statements.
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A developer has built a minimal operating system kernel written in Swift and demonstrated it booting inside the QEMU emulator. The project shows Swift, usually tied to Apple platforms, can target bare-metal x86 code with a small runtime. Readers on Hacker News are discussing the implications for Swift outside app development and the growing interest in hobby kernels written in higher-level languages.
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A technical write-up on system-level ad blocking in Android is drawing attention, walking through how blocking ads at the operating system layer differs from browser extensions or app-based filters. Readers are debating the practicality of the approach, its reliance on local VPN or DNS filtering, and what it means for privacy and publishers.
- 5HN users share the browser games they play daily on phonesโAsk HN: What games do you religiously play on your phone browser?
A Hacker News discussion asks readers which games they habitually play in their phone's web browser, drawing responses about lightweight, no-install titles people return to daily. The thread taps into interest in simple browser-based gaming as an alternative to app-store mobile games.
- 6How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phoneโHow to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone https://www.engadget.com/2280136/how-to-lock-app-samsung-galaxy-phone/ # T
Engadget has published a guide explaining how to lock individual apps on Samsung Galaxy phones, a privacy feature that stops others from opening specific apps without a PIN, password or biometric confirmation. The walkthrough covers the built-in options available on Samsung's Android devices and is being shared among readers interested in phone security tips.
- 7Book summary app review highlights surprising learning gainsโผI tried a book summary app and was surprised by how much I learned [Review]
A Cult of Mac reviewer tested a book summary app and found the experience more educational than expected, coming away surprised by how much knowledge could be gained from condensed versions of full books. The piece walks through the app's strengths and limitations for readers who want the key ideas of titles without reading them cover to cover.
- 8K-pop star Sunmi says she loves Notion and ear cleaning videosโK-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1008654/k-pop-sunmi-wonder-
Singer Sunmi, a former member of Wonder Girls and now a solo K-pop artist, gave an interview to The Verge in which she discussed her everyday habits and interests, including her use of the productivity app Notion and her fondness for watching ear cleaning videos. The quirky mix of productivity talk and unusual viewing habits has drawn attention from fans and entertainment readers.
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App Economy Insights has released its weekly roundup of visual charts, known as 'This Week in Visuals', available to subscribers on its website. The roundup presents charts covering business and economic trends for the week, in line with the outlet's focus on making financial data easier to digest. It is part of the regular weekly output of the newsletter known for explaining company results and app economy trends through graphics.
- 10Celebrity Couples Who Met Online and Are Still Togetherโ10 Celebrity Couples Who Met Online and Are Still Going Strong Today
A list circulating in entertainment coverage highlights ten celebrity couples who first met online and remain together, from couples who connected through social media to those who matched on dating apps. The piece points to a growing number of high-profile relationships that began with a direct message rather than a party or film set, and it names the pairs whose relationships have lasted.
- 11Zero-stress travel: the app stack that keeps trips frictionlessโผZero-stress travel: The app stack that keeps my trips frictionless
Android Authority outlines a set of apps the author uses to remove stress from travel, covering trip planning, navigation, bookings and on-the-go organisation. The piece argues that the right combination of tools can make journeys feel frictionless, and invites readers to consider building their own travel app stack before their next trip.
- 12How to change your home address on Google MapsโHow to change your home address on Google Maps https://www.engadget.com/2278953/how-to-change-home-address-google-maps/
Engadget has published a step-by-step guide explaining how to update or change your saved home address in Google Maps. The walkthrough covers editing the home location in the app's saved places settings, a common task for people who have moved or need to correct an inaccurate pin. It is practical how-to content aimed at everyday users of the navigation app.
- 13Study on short-form video harm sparks talk of blocking toolsโThis is quite serious. https:// pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/ PMC11939997/ There's a variety of tools to block short vi
A recent peer-reviewed research article examining the effects of short-form video consumption on mental health is being shared alongside calls to action, with readers urging others to use apps and tools that block short videos. The discussion links heavy short-video use to anxiety, depression, stress and reduced productivity, and people are exchanging the blocking tools they personally rely on to cut down their screen time.