Buc-ee’s just crossed another state off its expansion map. Is yours next?
The US convenience store, travel center, and Texas-themed gas station, Buc-ee’s, is expanding. The popular chain which has earned a cult-like following for beaver-themed merchandise, fresh barbeque, and ever-pristine bathrooms, has opened a number of new locations...
A complete timeline of Trump’s Reflecting Pool drama
President Donald Trump promised a renovated Reflecting Pool that would be “American Flag Blue,” but after turning algae green, he’s admitting the project needs further repairs and the pool will have to be drained. It’s the latest turn in a drama-filled renovation for...
Breaking Into a Prison Tablet
Usually the term ‘jailbreaking’ isn’t meant to be taken quite that literally, but in the case of the US prison tablet that [Hugh Jeffreys] got sent, it’s really quite apt. Unlike the typical transparent prison electronics, this tablet is hermetically sealed inside an...
Older iPhones have an unfixable security flaw – why it can’t be patched and the models affected
Here's how to tell if your device is at risk and what to do about it.
Ray-Ban Meta Optics review: A better fit comes with a higher price
The Ray-Ban Meta Optics lineup adds a premium fit and a few extra features, but comes with a higher price.
ShapedPlugin WordPress Pro Plugins Backdoored in Supply Chain Attack
Multiple WordPress plugins from ShapedPlugin were compromised in a supply chain attack after unknown threat actors managed to tamper with the official release channels and push backdoor code. "Attackers compromised the vendor's build and distribution pipeline,...
Nvidia gets all agentic about supercomputing for scientific research
Nvidia is pushing agentic AI for scientific computing, and says that this requires a new scientific computing stack, which the GPU giant is ready to deliver, of course. At the ISC High Performance 2026 event in Hamburg, Germany, Nvidia is lauding its own achievements...
Steam Machine Launches Today
Article URL: https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/685257114654870245 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48633012 Points: 39 # Comments: 7
Finding the Best Dog Treat with Statistics
Article URL: https://www.wespiser.com/posts/2026-06-19-best-dog-treat.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48633410 Points: 5 # Comments: 1
After closing all of its stores in 2024, Party City is officially back—in an unexpected place
For one retailer, the party never ends. After announcing it would shutter all 700 nationwide stores in late 2024, Party City is back. Well, kind of. Consumers can now find all their celebration needs within Staples’ aisles. In April, the companies announced that...
Why beef is about to get even more expensive this summer grilling season
It’s summer grilling season, but for many Americans, surging prices mean beef is no longer what’s for dinner. The cost of beef, having spiked since early 2025, is coming under even more pressure. The most recent is the screwworm outbreak that hit cattle in Mexico and...
Valve’s Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with 512GB storage and no controller
Valve's Steam Machine will cost well over $1,000, and that's without a controller.
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
Samsung Galaxy vs. Google Pixel: I’ve used both brands extensively, and this one’s better
Samsung and Google make some of the best Android phones right now, but there are some clear differences to consider if you're split between the two.
Why AI tokens will send your enterprise cloud bill sky-high again
AI tokens will remind many enterprise customers of cloud pricing's early days. However, measuring the value derived from AI remains an unsolved problem.
Uber’s board sued for alleged poor oversight that led to sexual abuse of its passengers
Uber's shareholders have filed a lawsuit against the ride-sharing giant.
Steam Machine Game Testing
Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/06/22/the-newell-nucleus-steam-machine-ltt-companion-article Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632989 Points: 9 # Comments: 2
Ukraine puts its Russian war trophies online for allies to pick apart
Russia’s equipment losses in Ukraine are about to become the world’s gain, as Kyiv has decided to hand out its intel on seized Russian battlefield assets to its international partners. And it has launched a new site to do so. Announced on Friday by Ukraine’s Ministry...
These are the 15 best early Prime Day phone deals I’d actually buy myself
Prime Day 2026 starts tomorrow. Save hundreds right now on early phone deals, including the Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26, and Motorola Edge.
The database that refused to die: How Postgres survived its own creators
FEATURE Today Postgres is one of the most widely used database systems, but its launch and subsequent development were inauspicious to say the least. If it weren’t for a league of exceptionally devoted open source contributors, it probably would be another forgotten...
The newest AirTag just dropped to $24 for Prime Day – and it’s a steal
The latest Apple AirTag is finally on sale for Prime Day.
Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support
Amazon sent emails to customers inviting them to test Alexa+
Blogger Defeats Photographer’s Copyright Claim-Sokolskyfilm vs. Messiah
Article URL: https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2026/06/blogger-defeats-photographers-copyright-claim-sokolskyfilm-v-messiah.htm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632859 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Steam Machine
Article URL: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632884 Points: 34 # Comments: 5
Tata Electronics cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets
Article URL: https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/indias-tata-electronics-hit-cyber-153155513.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632833 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
Amazon is selling Garmin watches for up to $350 off – and I recommend these models
Many of Garmin's signature smartwatches are on sale for Prime Day, including Forerunner, Fenix, and Venu models.
DisplayMate
Article URL: https://www.displaymate.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632613 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Russia’s Nuclear-Powered ‘Skyfall’ Missile Is Even Scarier Than It Sounds
Arguably, if you're going to launch a nuke anyway, why not be doubly insane?
National Science Foundation slashes basic science to fund new tech initiative
Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/exclusive-nsf-slashes-research-programs-support-new-tech-initiative-insiders-say Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632327 Points: 5 # Comments: 3
Charge Robotics (YC S21) Is Hiring Software and Hardware Engineers
Article URL: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/charge-robotics Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48632792 Points: 0 # Comments: 0