After testing the Pixel 11, I feel fine about skipping the Pro models – here’s why
The design is largely unchanged from last year, but the Pixel 11 base model has an improved camera, Tensor G6 chip, and new colors.
Amazon is bringing drone deliveries to the Chicago and Atlanta metro areas as part of a major expansion
Amazon says it will serve nearly 500 US towns and cities with Prime Air deliveries by the end of the year.
Launch HN: OneCLI (YC S26) – OSS sandboxed agent harness for teams
Hi HN, Jonathan & Guy here from OneCLI, an agent harness built for teams, giving every employee a secured, sandboxed personal agent.Here’s what you can do with it:1. get a sandboxed agent, with all the OneCLI capabilities in place like connect your GitHub account,...
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If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
Flock is testing a new AI tool that tracks and identifies people based on their driving habits
This goes way, way further than keeping an eye on license plates.
Apple Accidentally Reveals AirPods With Built-In Cameras in macOS Update
These could be called "AirPods Ultra," if they ever actually hit shelves.
X262: X264 with MPEG-2 Support
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Remote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employees
Article URL: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2026/08/12/remote-workers-report-highest-well-being-study-7700-employees Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49362934 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
From HAIRLOOP to ROLL Beauty: Naming Our 360° Hairstyle App for Shipaton
Hi, I’m Ryu from AMANEKU Studio.Today, I want to share a small but important milestone in our app development journey.We finally decided on the name of our app, which we discussed, admittedly a little vaguely, in our introductory piece: HACKERNOONWe’ve Never Built an...
GitHub Stacked PRs: A Practical Guide to Smaller, Faster Code Reviews
Large pull requests are difficult to review well. They combine too many concerns, make feedback harder to act on, and often leave reviewers deciding where to start.GitHub Stacked PRs offer a more deliberate workflow: split one large change into a sequence of small,...
The New Generation of AI: From Chatbots to Intelligent Agents
Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is developing faster than ever. In 2026, new AI models are becoming more powerful, useful, and capable of performing complicated tasks. Instead of only answering questions, modern AI can help with programming, research,...
The TechBeat: Qwen3.6-27B Fable Fusion Breaks the 700 ARC-C Barrier (8/19/2026)
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I Built an AI Code Review Agent That Scales Architect-Level Standards Across Every Pull Request
Why I Built This Agent As an architect, I review code as an implementation of the system’s design, not as an isolated collection of classes and methods. Every change either preserves or weakens architectural boundaries, service contracts, data integrity, security...
I’ve tested dozens of rugged smartwatches – this one’s battery is on a different level
The Suunto Core 2 provides key outdoor metrics, storm alerts, and up to 15 months of battery life.
I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold – a week later, I’m going back
The subtle changes are nice, but not enough to justify spending $1,900 on Google's latest foldable phone when better alternatives exist.
Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google’s big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing
The Pixel 11 Pro XL has some gorgeous hardware and some neat AI tricks, but the cameras need good lighting to shine.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Doing more but not quite enough
Google's latest foldable sports some welcome upgrades, but its lack of a major design change is disappointing.
Pixel 11 Pro review: Google AI as your enabler
Just because it doesn't meet the high standard its predecessor set doesn't mean the Pixel 11 Pro isn't a great phone.
Google Pixel 11 review: a lot of phone for a little more money
The Pixel 11 is $100 more than last year and didn't change a ton, but is still one of the best smartphones on the market.
I tried the Fairphone 6+ and – hoo boy! – this repairable phone could be the one
Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 12 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40. This is truly the Goldilocks of Android phones.
Google Reportedly Plans to Move All Pixel Production Out of China in 2027
Google reportedly plans to shift all Pixel phone, smartwatch, and earbud production out of China starting in 2027, with Vietnam and India expected to take on larger manufacturing roles. The post Google Reportedly Plans to Move All Pixel Production Out of China in 2027...
Get Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Just $33
Whether you're starting a new business venture and need Microsoft Office's help or you just want to get better organized in your personal life, it's a good time to take advantage of this deal. The post Get Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Just $33 appeared...
Seeing Through AI: How ScribeMe Describes the World for Blind Users
ScribeMe uses AI, computer vision, and Meta smart glasses to describe surroundings for blind users, turning cameras into spoken accessibility tools. The post Seeing Through AI: How ScribeMe Describes the World for Blind Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed in macOS Leak
A leaked macOS demo shows Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods using Visual Intelligence, while launch timing, pricing, and privacy details remain unclear. The post Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed in macOS Leak appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak Reveals Familiar Specs, Exynos 2500 Upgrade
New Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone with an Exynos 2500 processor, familiar camera and battery hardware, and a revised design. Pricing, launch timing, and real-world performance remain unconfirmed. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak...
OnePlus Nord and N Series Price Hike: Five Phones Just Got More Expensive
OnePlus raises prices on five phones in India by up to ₹4,000, affecting Nord and N Series buyers as memory costs climb across the industry. The post OnePlus Nord and N Series Price Hike: Five Phones Just Got More Expensive appeared first on TechRepublic.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3: Google Adds Customization and New Scam Defenses
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features. The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3: Google Adds Customization and New Scam Defenses appeared first on TechRepublic.
TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
Rivian spinout Also raises another $150 million
The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.