Digital sovereignty at the UN: Inside the global push to replace US cloud giants with open-source tech
Digital sovereignty emerged as the defining theme of this year's UN Open Source Week, with many arguing that open source is now core critical infrastructure and that proprietary American companies can't be trusted.
This smart rechargeable fan has been a lifesaver this summer (and it’s only $60)
After using this SwitchBot smart fan for months, I strongly believe it's a steal at its current deal price.
AI doesn’t scale by removing people
AI was supposed to scale by removing humans. That was the promise. Build the product, automate the interaction, take the human out of the loop, and watch the margins compound. It was the SaaS playbook applied to intelligence. The companies putting AI into real...
Streaming live World Cup soccer games on airplanes is becoming a reality
Soccer fans may soon be able to catch more than just flights while traveling this summer on one of America’s largest airlines. Just in time for the world’s largest sporting event—the FIFA World Cup—travelers will be able to stream live entertainment on some United...
FBI Warns Russian Intelligence Hackers Target Signal Backup Recovery Keys
The FBI and CISA have updated their March warning about Russian intelligence phishing Signal accounts, and the operators have added a step: they now coax targets into handing over their Signal Backup Recovery Key. Hand it over once, and the attacker can restore the...
US auto regulators want to kill robotaxi brake pedals
If a self-driving car is going to stop, it may need to stop itself. US vehicle safety regulators are proposing to let robotaxi designers get rid of brake pedals, calling regulatory requirements for manually operated methods of stopping driverless vehicles a barrier to...
A Custom Zigbee Touch Keypad
[Dominic Buchstaller] wanted a neat, tidy entryway keypad that actually looked good. Prime goals were something slim, wireless, and with no visible screws. Dependency on the cloud was also a no-go. With few ready-to-go options available on the market, he set about...
We’re afraid to show you the NSFW statue of Lionel Messi
We’re afraid to show you the NSFW statue of Lionel Messi Go to Source Lionel Messi just got a new 85-foot statue. While it is not the only structure built in honor of the Argentine soccer legend, it is for sure the most talked-about....
Google wants AI regulation, but on its own terms
For more than three years now, we've been hearing from AI execs who insist that the government regulate their industries … until there's a chance such oversight could hurt business. OpenAI and Anthropic have led the way with the latter's CEO, Dario Amodei, calling for...
It’s a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike
This is a prime example of a bad deal.
Gossamer: a Rust-flavoured language with real goroutines and pause-free memory
Article URL: https://gossamer-lang.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48690231 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Gossamer: a Rust-flavoured language with real goroutines and pause-free memory
Article URL: https://gossamer-lang.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48690231 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Millions use Roundup. The Supreme Court just made a major decision about it
Thousands of people who say Roundup caused their cancer were dealt a blow in court this week when the Supreme Court opted to protect the weedkiller’s parent company from a flood of lawsuits. In a 7-2 decision issued on Thursday, the country’s highest court said that...
Prime Day is ending: We hand-picked the 100+ best deals still live from Apple, Garmin, Bose, & more
LIVE: Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals are here, but not for long. Follow our live blog for real-time tracking on editor-approved products like TVs, MacBooks, Samsung devices, SSDs, and more before the sale ends tonight.
Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic
General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.
This Garmin smartwatch is half off while Prime Day lasts
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 smartwatch is half off during Prime Day. Grab it before the sale ends.
U.S. government will decide who gets to use GPT-5.6
https://archive.ph/PCQQl Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48690101 Points: 82 # Comments: 330
U.S. government will decide who gets to use GPT-5.6
https://archive.ph/PCQQl Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48690101 Points: 82 # Comments: 330
New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks
A newly discovered cyber attack campaign has been observed delivering a previously undocumented malware family called SharkLoader that acts as a loader for deploying Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised hosts. Kaspersky, which is tracking the activity under the moniker...
I can’t live without these 7 kitchen and home gadgets – and they’re still on sale for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. These are the best home and kitchen deals I would grab before the sale is over.
Best Buy has a 98-inch Hisense TV for under $1,000 – here’s why it’s worth considering
During Best Buy's Tech Fest sale event, competing with Prime Day, you can save 57% on the massive 98-inch Hisense QD5.
Billionaire investor Leon Black defends $158 million paid to Epstein
Billionaire investor Leon Black defends $158 million paid to Epstein Go to Source Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier...
What Is a Nomogram and Why Would It Interest Me?
Article URL: https://lefakkomies.github.io/pynomo-doc/introduction/introduction.html#what-is-a-nomogram-and-why-would-it-interest-me Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48689277 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
The business headphones I recommend most are 15% off in Amazon Prime Day’s final hours
Jabra's Evolve3 75 boomless headphones is one of the most comfortable business headsets I've ever worn.
OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm
“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.”
What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Foldables, watches and glasses could be on the way from Samsung.
This surprisingly powerful clip-on flashlight is my favorite everyday gadget
Taking the trash out? The Olight Oclip Pro is one of the strongest small flashlights I've used for this chore, and it's 25% off for Prime Day.
Reflective LCD Slabtop Terminal Runs Homebrewed Solar OS
Have you ever spotted something in a catalog or on a website and just known you had to build a project around that one part? That’s how [nilseuropa] felt about the Waveshare ESP32-S3-RLCD-4.2, which — as you might guess from the name — pairs an ESP32-S3 with a...
Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it’s not charging?
Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.
This surprisingly powerful clip-on flashlight is my favorite everyday gadget (and it’s cheap)
This surprisingly powerful clip-on flashlight is my favorite everyday gadget (and it's cheap) Go to Source Taking the trash out? The Olight Oclip Pro is one of the strongest small flashlights I've used for this chore, and it's 25% off...