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What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan
The PSX isn't just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.
Are Apple’s wired EarPods still worth buying?
Wired earbuds like EarPods might seem like a relic of the past, but they still have their place (and come at a great price).
If your laptop trackpad is popping out, stop using it immediately
Your trackpad probably covers a part of your laptop that can become a fire hazard in a hurry, so if your trackpad is shifting, it needs immediate attention.
Astra and Fable still hack on simple variants of alignment evals from 2025
Article URL: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/munJKF7iWMsWJLAH2/astra-and-fable-still-hack-on-simple-variants-of-alignment Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49684393 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Houthis Used Claude Code to Develop Missile Guidance Software: Anthropic
Article URL: https://clashreport.com/world/articles/houthis-used-claude-code-to-develop-missile-guidance-software-anthropic-s52mnx4pwpo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49684266 Points: 4 # Comments: 2
Paul A. M. Dirac, Interview by Friedrich Hund (1982) [video]
Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJzrU38pGWc Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49684042 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
Here’s what you can use instead of a docking station
If you only need ports for a few low-power peripherals or a single external monitor, you may not need a docking station at all.
Your car is selling your data
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/column/994172/your-car-is-selling-your-data Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683953 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Flock worker calls police on reporter filming public camera installation
Article URL: https://www.investigatetv.com/2026/09/08/flock-worker-calls-police-investigatetv-reporter-filming-public-camera-installation/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683853 Points: 8 # Comments: 0
US Customs supervisor busted for stealing hardware from Homeland Security PCs
Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/us-customs-supervisor-busted-for-stealing-core-i7-cpus-ram-and-hard-drives-from-homeland-security-pcs-stolen-tech-swapped-with-inferior-hardware-and-cashed-out-on-newegg Comments URL:...
The companies that own the customer relationship will ultimately beat those that simply own the best AI
The economics of frontier AI are starting to crack, and nowhere is that more clear than at Anthropic. As the company heads towards what could become the biggest IPO ever, it faces an ominous signal: Many of its U.S. customers are choosing cheaper artificial...
Analyzing the FScale Instruction in Intel’s 8087 FPU
During his continuing analysis of the architecture and microcode of Intel’s highly influential 8087 floating point unit (FPU) co-processor, [Ken Shirriff] has now arrived at the point where he can put together how the 8087’s microcode implements various x87...
How to set up HDMI-CEC on your Samsung TV
HDMI-CEC, or Anynet+ on Samsung TVs, lets you control all your devices with fewer remotes and button presses. It's well worth setting up properly.
Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your smartphone — do this instead
Your phone is a magnet for germs, but there are gentle ways to clean it.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Industry Needs to Give Safety Measures Time to Catch Up
Dario Amodei warned that within six to 12 months AI could be capable of leading a swarm of agents that could take over the entire internet. The post Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Industry Needs to Give Safety Measures Time to Catch Up appeared first on...
Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world
Fusion startups are inking defense-related deals, reigniting the relationship between fusion and national security that might have gone dormant, but never completely disappeared.
Matt Mullenweg reportedly returns as Automattic CEO 2 days after getting booted
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/994087/matt-mullenweg-automattic-ceo-return Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683265 Points: 5 # Comments: 3
The improbable music of the ZX Spectrum’s one-bit speaker
Even for 1982, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum had poor sound: a piezoelectric speaker that could beep. But you can do a lot with a single bit if you turn it on and off really fast. Michael Martin's Bumbershoot Software site has done some fascinating deep dives into several...
How to get your cut of PlayStation’s $7.85 million settlement
Sony should soon be issuing payments for a class-action lawsuit, but your cut will likely be quite small.
‘Fingerprints’ inside the Sun could reveal if it once swallowed a planet
Article URL: https://ras.ac.uk/news-and-press/research-highlights/fingerprints-inside-sun-could-reveal-if-it-once-swallowed-planet Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683033 Points: 6 # Comments: 3
External HDD vs. SSD: What are the pros and cons of each drive type?
External SSDs are faster than HDDs, but if you need cost-effective backups or larger capacities, a hard drive may be a better choice for you.
Ask HN: Career paths to consider if I am better at supporting than creating?
I have a BS/MS in computer science and somewhere around 9 years of experience, where the first half was spent working as a backend developer and the second half I've been working in product owner roles. I switched from development to product because I simply realized...
U.S. in Highest-Risk Category for Civil War, Coup, or Collapse in CIA Model
Article URL: https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/scored-on-the-cias-instability-model Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49682752 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Why your Roku keeps randomly turning off (and how to fix it)
A Roku is usually a straightforward device, but they can run into power problems. This is what to check if yours powers off all the time.
Nvidia dismisses “circular financing”, says every $1 it invests brings back $100
Article URL: https://invezz.com/news/2026/09/11/nvidia-says-every-1-it-invests-brings-back-100-so-why-does-the-stock-keep-falling/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49682319 Points: 14 # Comments: 7
Security through obscurity is dead, and AI delivered the fatal blow
The term "security through obscurity" describes an old idea that networks and systems will remain secure so long as their architecture, along with any vulnerabilities or other weaknesses, remains secret or hidden. It was never a sound strategy for protecting sensitive...
In the age of AI, L.L. Bean is betting big on brick-and-mortar shopping
When you step into the newly renovated L.L. Bean flagship, the first thing you see isn’t the brand’s latest collection of field coats or duck boots. It’s fish. As you cross the threshold of the 160,000-square-foot store in Freeport, Maine, you’re greeted by massive,...
Traveling to Europe? Beware of the credit card trap that’s costing tourists big money
I just returned from a family vacation through France, Spain, and Portugal, and we had an amazing time. However, I couldn’t help but notice a new tourist trap that could have potentially cost me hundreds of dollars. The trap has to do with a practice known as Dynamic...
Keeping Time on Tumbling Icosahedra
Clocks are almost the ideal devices to inspire creativity in hackers — they have a simple, well-defined task, but there’s an almost unlimited number of ways to carry it out. [ekaggrat singh kalsi]’s OVODYO is a particularly intriguing approach, tumbling a pair of...