151 Blog Posts To Learn About Encryption
Let's learn about Encryption via these 151 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. The process of converting information into a code to prevent...
Mortal Kombat 2 or Injustice 3: Which One Is Next?
It’s been 3 years since Mortal Kombat 1 (technically Mortal Kombat 12) came out. It’s been 9 years since Injustice 2 came out. On an unrelated, salty note, it’s been 20 years since Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks came out. The point I’m trying to make is that it’s been a...
Sterile Neutrino Search: Modeling Rear Wall Scattering in Troitsk Nu-Mass
:::info Authors: V.G. Chernov V.S. Pantuev ::: Table of links Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Troitsk nu-mass 3 Rear wall simulation 4 Results and References Abstract We evaluate the contribution of electron scattering on the rear wall of a windowless gaseous tritium source...
13 Google Photos settings I always change on every new device – and why
Before I let Google Photos loose on my Android or iPhone camera roll, I check these backup, privacy, and AI settings first.
I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free – with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS
If you fancy a Windows 11 layout, but want to use Linux, you're in luck.
Linux Mint vs RefreshOS: I found the best distro for new users
These two user-friendly distributions take different routes to the 'best Linux' crown. In the end, it all comes down to the desktop.
DeepSeek open-sources inference optimizations with 60–85% faster generation [pdf]
Article URL: https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSpec/blob/main/DSpark_paper.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48696585 Points: 16 # Comments: 0
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company
Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.
Try these 3 Google Flights hacks to get the best deals on summer airfare
Summer is in full swing, a time when millions of Americans will embark on their annual vacations, either domestically or abroad. Data from Skyscanner shows that roughly 62% of those who plan to take a summer vacation have already booked their trips. Around 38% have...
NASA tests AI medic for astronauts too far from Earth to call a doctor
NASA researchers are testing an AI clinical decision support system to help astronauts diagnose and treat medical symptoms during deep-space missions. The Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant (CMO-DA) is powered by a Red Hat-backed open source tool called RamaLama,...
Decline in IQ linked to frequent or dependent use of cannabis use in youth
Article URL: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/intelligence-quotient-decline-following-frequent-or-dependent-cannabis-use-in-youth-a-systematic-review-and-metaanalysis-of-longitudinal-studies/26BEC9CBD2A39010C26100278F8CA813...
Is America Becoming a Gerontocracy?
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/culture/2026/06/25/is-america-becoming-a-gerontocracy Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48695694 Points: 8 # Comments: 2
Do Metal Roofs Turn a Bird House into an Oven?
Birdhouses can be a great way to help out nesting birds in your area, but they can be a bit intensive to make. As part of a 500 birdhouse marathon, [Of Human and Nature] decided to test whether a metal roof would be safe or turn the birdhouse into an oven. Most DIY...
Om Malik, Whose Blog Shaped How Silicon Valley Saw Itself, Dies at 59
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/technology/om-malik-dead.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48695981 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Apple's Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI to start a hardware division.
It’s looking like a hot, messy summer for security teams as AI finds countless previously hidden vulns
It's going to be a "messy" summer for security folks, especially when it comes to fixing the open source code that underpins their organizations. That's according to Dan Lorenc, CEO and co-founder of Chainguard, a software supply-chain security company leading Athena,...
IBM MCGA Gate Array Reverse Engineering
Article URL: https://github.com/schlae/IBM_MCGA Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48695363 Points: 5 # Comments: 1
Why mid-career women are leaving corporate America for entrepreneurship
You landed your dream job, or so you thought. But quiet doubts grow harder to ignore: “Did I choose right?” “Can I do this for the rest of my life?” “I want something more.” These questions seem to collide with major life transitions that often hit in your 30s or 40s:...
A conflict-free meeting isn’t a win
The meeting ends and everyone feels good. Decisions got made. Heads nodded. Nobody pushed back, and the room moved on without friction. To most leaders, that looks like a team working well together. Then the side conversations start. One person catches you afterward:...
Watch YouTube on a Game Boy Color With a Special Cartridge
There’s no questioning [Throaty Mumbo]’s uncanny skill at answering questions that nobody ever asked, such as whether it’s possible to watch YouTube videos on a Nintendo Game Boy Color handheld gaming system. Of course the answer here is a resounding ‘sorta’, loosely...
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a ‘small group of trusted partners’
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.
Ask HN: MacBook vs. Dedicated GPU for LLM
For those who are using llms on macbook, Want to understand how macbook is different than dedicated GPU in running those models? and how to know how much a macbook is capable of running a model? Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48694802 Points: 6 #...
WordStar: A Writer’s Word Processor (1996)
Article URL: https://www.sfwriter.com/wordstar.htm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48694853 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Show HN: Hacker News on a Train Station Style Flip Board
Although the page itself is more just fun to have made and look at (I like the flip sound), the fun part is how I made it to verify the (and I hate to say it) vibe host service I've been working on. The recent flip board back and forth's on Twitter (X) are what...
NVIDIA’s New AI Servers Run on Hotub Coolant and Don’t Need Evaporators
When people start ranting about AI, you can be sure a few things are going to come up during the two-minutes hate: job loss, higher power bills, the neverending tide of low-effort slop, and wasting precious freshwater. Well, NVIDIA wants to take away that last one,...
Anthropic gets US government’s permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model
Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.
This mesh system will make your at-home Wi-Fi lightning fast – and it’s still 30% off for Prime Day
The TP-Link Deco 7 Pro is perfect for large houses with many devices, and each configuration is on sale right now.
This massive 8TB SanDisk SSD is $1,200 off at Best Buy – but not for long
The price of SSDs has been skyrocketing, but you can still save nearly 64% on the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD from Best Buy - until the deal ends tomorrow.
Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies
Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees.
I always pack this palm-sized Kindle before I leave the house – and it’s under $100 until Prime Day ends
The base-model Kindle is discounted on Amazon Prime Day. Buy one for under $100 before the sale ends.