Cheap Yellow Display Dreams of PDA
Everybody loves the Cheap Yellow Display (CYD) ESP32 dev boards, so why not treat yours to a little PDA? That’s right: turn it into a Portable Digital Assistant and relive the glory days of Palm with this project from [sau412]. For those readers who are too young to...
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: What’s new?
The iPhone 18 Pro iterates on the iPhone 17 Pro while making some minor improvements, but what exactly is different?
OpenAI Codex agents go rogue and consumes USD 78,000 without authorization
My OpenAI CODEX account went rogue and from a simple request took the autonomous decision to launch 826 parallel agents / threads without any authorization on my side and without reporting any result of any sort but consuming nearly 2,146 trillions tokens, consuming a...
How high is too high for speakers in your home sound system?
Too much height makes dialogue and fine details sound less direct.
The Economics of the €20 Indie Game
A €19.99 price tag can make an indie game look deceptively profitable. In reality, platform fees, taxes, refunds, discounts and development costs all reduce the studio's actual return. More importantly, the difficult part isn't setting the price; it's reaching enough...
When Your Voice Agent Enters the Scene, Ft. GPT-Live
Back to the days of the telephone, helping your friend with the computer was a bit like this: Human A - Hey, so, yes, wait, you need to close the window. Human B - What window? Human A - Well, how many windows you have? Human B - I have 20 tabs. Human A - So, close...
When Does Working Software Actually Become Legacy Software?
There is a strange moment in the life of a software product when everyone agrees that it still works, yet someone starts calling it legacy. The application opens, customers can log in, transactions go through, reports are generated, and employees know exactly how to...
Stop bringing your phone in the shower: How steam can ruin ‘waterproof’ phones
Phone manufacturers are pretty direct in their guidance on this one.
Stop Sending Pictures of Your Palm
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30623611 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49860438 Points: 4 # Comments: 1
Welcome to the Medical Clinic at the Interplanetary Relay Station
Article URL: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/welcome-to-the-medical-clinic-at-the-interplanetary-relay-station/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49860074 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
DeepSeek Elastic Compute (DSec)
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.22978 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49859112 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
Self-Repairing Conductive Material from Liquid Metal
PCB circuits are cool, but you know what is cooler? Terminator circuits that’s what! And what if the same material that makes Terminator circuits could also be used for smart heat sinks, flexible circuits, and self-healing material properties? Well, that is exactly...
This external GPU uses Wi-Fi to transform any device into a gaming rig
The WiCi One is available for preorders starting at $1,999.
Googlebook Cheat Sheet: Price, Models, Gemini Features, and Everything to Know
Googlebook combines Android, Gemini AI, and premium laptop hardware. See prices, models, specs, features, compatibility, and release dates. The post Googlebook Cheat Sheet: Price, Models, Gemini Features, and Everything to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
Googlebook vs MacBook Neo: Which Laptop Is Better for Everyday Work?
Compare Googlebook and MacBook Neo on price, apps, battery, hardware, AI, and phone integration to see which laptop better fits everyday work. The post Googlebook vs MacBook Neo: Which Laptop Is Better for Everyday Work? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Show HN: Reladraw – A diagram language where you decide where to place things
I love making diagrams to help understand, plan, etc. However, the options are (A) auto-placement languages like Mermaid or Graphviz (which don't let me decide how the diagram looks), or (B) software like Draw.io which are powerful but are very time consuming (and...
What type of power cord does a PS5 use?
You probably don't think much about your PlayStation's power cord unless it needs to be replaced. If that time comes, here's what to know.
Minecraft is getting a new dimension called The Sift in 2027
The Sift will first be released with Minecraft Dungeons 2 later this month before arriving in the base game.
Lunex Stealer Abuses AMD Driver to Disable Security Monitoring and Steal Browser Credentials
The Psychedelic Stealer malware distributed via compromised Ukrainian websites using ClickFix-style Cloudflare verification checks is part of a wider malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform called Lunex. The new findings come from Ontinue, which described the activity as...
Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt
Article URL: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/25/japan-moves-to-tighten-rules-for-foreigners-throwing-futures-into-doubt Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49858810 Points: 13 # Comments: 0
Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all
At least one social media company seems to be reversing its stance on whether it will accept advertising for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk.
Wendy’s is closing more stores: See a list of doomed locations from a major franchisee in ongoing bankruptcy
A sprawling Wendy’s franchisee that sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month could close as many as 30 restaurants over the next few weeks as part of a cash collateral agreement, new court filings reveal. Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates...
You can use your old laptop to make a smart home hub
An old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.
China and US Agree to Establish AI Safety Channel and Continue Trade and Military Talks
The US and China agreed to set up a communication mechanism for artificial intelligence-related incidents. The post China and US Agree to Establish AI Safety Channel and Continue Trade and Military Talks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
How to properly clean your laptop fan
Start with the vents before you reach for a screwdriver.
Meta says it will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all
At least one social media company seems to be reversing its stance on whether it will accept advertising for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk.
US jury says Apple owes record $5.7B in haptic technology patent case
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-jury-says-apple-owes-record-57-billion-haptic-technology-patent-case-2026-09-26/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49858253 Points: 8 # Comments: 5
Apple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement
Apple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement Go to Source Apple is reportedly looking to appeal the jury verdict.