Painting with Gaussians

Article URL: https://yogthos.net/posts/2026-08-03-splat-painter.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49182695 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://yogthos.net/posts/2026-08-03-splat-painter.html

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Trump EPA wrongly canceled $20B in climate funds, appeals court rules

Climate nonprofits can again access their federal funding more than a year after the Trump EPA ordered Citibank to freeze their accounts.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/trump-epa-wrongly-canceled-20b-in-climate-funds-appeals-court-rules/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Faster Than Ninja

Article URL: https://build2.org/blog/faster-than-ninja.xhtml Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49182685 Points: 9 # Comments: 0

https://build2.org/blog/faster-than-ninja.xhtml

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Not hiring junior engineers won't solve the problem you think you have

Article URL: https://franciscotrindade.me/blog/the-kids-are-alright/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49182957 Points: 6 # Comments: 1

https://franciscotrindade.me/blog/the-kids-are-alright/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Rubin Observatory's first LSST Camera release: 500k galaxies in the COSMOS field

Article URL: https://rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-new-window-cosmos-field Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49183079 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-new-window-cosmos-field

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

You're charging your phone all wrong: 6 common myths, debunked

I fact-checked the internet's favorite battery tips, and most of them are horribly outdated.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/charging-phone-wrong-common-myths-debunked/

#Tech #Technology #Gadgets #Software #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

MacBook Pro, AirPods, and More Discounted in Best Buy Back to School Event

Best Buy is still hosting its big Back to School sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones, monitors, and much more. This event is set to last for the rest of this week, and you don't need…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/05/best-buy-back-to-school/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the moon

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/science/piece-spacex-rocket-will-crash-into-moon-wednesday-2026-08-04/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49182516 Points: 9 # Comments: 1

https://www.reuters.com/science/piece-spacex-rocket-will-crash-into-moon-wednesday-2026-08-04/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Is Claude down for you? Here’s what’s going on

Multiple models are down at the moment.

https://www.androidauthority.com/claude-outage-august-5-2026-3694847/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Anthropic AI created fake profiles and impersonated people in attempted hack

Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w1lvn7d9go Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49181773 Points: 13 # Comments: 0

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w1lvn7d9go

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Microsoft quietly purges 32GB of RAM recommendations from its website …

Microsoft once recommended 32GB of RAM as a future-proof "no worries" upgrade for gamers, but it seems that it wants you to forget that it ever gave that suggestion. That's because laptop manufacturers, including Micros…

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-quietly-purges-32gb-of-ram-recommendations-from-its-website-company-reels-from-the-effects-of-the-memory-shortage-as-it-released-8gb-base-models-for-surface-laptops-this-year

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Microsoft #Gadgets #Software #OpenSource #Startup #TomsHardware #Cybersecurity #AI #Google #Apple #Startup #OpenSource #Gaming #Xbox [Tom's Hardware]

Iowa asks OpenAI to keep their bots sandboxed

Article URL: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/attorney-general-brenna-bird-leads-coalition-demanding-transparency-from-openai-after-ai-breach-and Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49182052 P…

https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/attorney-general-brenna-bird-leads-coalition-demanding-transparency-from-openai-after-ai-breach-and

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Robinhood to list a fund that lets anyone back Y Combinator startups

Robinhood's latest financial instrument intends to let any retail investor feel like they, too, can make money by backing Y Combinator startups.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/robinhood-to-list-a-fund-that-lets-anyone-back-y-combinator-startups/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

The Sunbird app has risen from the ashes, bringing iMessage to Android

The relaunched app brings iMessage to Android once again, and the team is making some lofty security claims.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sunbird-relaunched-app-imessage-android-3694775/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Position: LLMs Can't Jump

Article URL: https://openreview.net/challenge?redirect=%2Fforum%3Fid%3DklU4737opt Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49181083 Points: 14 # Comments: 5

https://openreview.net/challenge?redirect=%2Fforum%3Fid%3DklU4737opt

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Global Warming Has Kicked Into Overdrive, Scientists Warn

At this rate, we could breach the warming limit set by the Paris Agreement before 2030.

https://gizmodo.com/global-warming-has-kicked-into-overdrive-scientists-warn-2000794378

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

🔹 Plus de choix matériel : Idéal pour diversifier vos serveurs ou tester de nouvelles architectures.

Une excellente nouvelle pour réduire la consommation d'énergie sans sacrifier les fonctionnalités !

📖 Pour lire le communiqué officiel complet : https://www.proxmox.com/en/about/company-details/press-releases/proxmox-virtual-environment-launches-official-arm64-support

#Proxmox #ARM64 #OpenSource #Virtualisation #Linux #SysAdmin

The best 98-inch TVs of 2026: Expert tested

Create the ultimate movie theater experience at home with 98-inch TVs from Hisense, Samsung, and more.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-98-inch-tv/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay Gaming Headset Review

The Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay offers solid sound, quality comms, and never-ending uptime at a reduced price. There’s a handful of trade-offs, but this headset has more wins than losses and is definitely worth consi…

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/glorious-wireless-infiniteplay-gaming-headset-review

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Google is killing one of Gmail’s most useful power-user features

In January 2027, Gmail will officially discontinue third-party "Send as" address support.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-killing-third-party-send-as-feature-3694659/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8?

Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?

https://www.wired.com/story/which-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-to-buy/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

An SLM trained on $8 ESP32-S3

Article URL: https://github.com/Carloscodix/qapla Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49178464 Points: 4 # Comments: 1

https://github.com/Carloscodix/qapla

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

A #LLM by the "AI #Alignment company" #Anthropic was trying to get malicious code into an #opensource project: https://www.heise.de/news/Weitere-KI-Attacke-Modell-schleust-Schwachstelle-ein-und-manipuliert-Menschen-11399219.html

Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off

Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.

https://www.wired.com/story/foreo-promo-code/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge when switching from #bigtech to alternatives like #mastodon or #signal ?
#fediverse #opensource #nonprofit #coop

Gallium: Why the US Cannot Produce Precision Missiles and Fully-Functional F-35s

Article URL: https://sonar21.com/the-galling-gallium-chokehold-why-the-us-cannot-produce-precision-missiles-and-fully-functional-f-35s/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49177301 Points: 10 # Comments: 0

https://sonar21.com/the-galling-gallium-chokehold-why-the-us-cannot-produce-precision-missiles-and-fully-functional-f-35s/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

I Usually Laugh Off These AI Hacking Reports, but This One Sounds Serious and Scary

Okay, okay, joke's over.

https://gizmodo.com/i-usually-laugh-off-these-ai-hacking-reports-but-this-one-sounds-serious-and-scary-2000794666

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

After Losses, Retail Investors Flock to 3x Leverage as 2x Product Are Restricted

Article URL: https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026080416131786841 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49177554 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026080416131786841

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Ted Lasso’s season 4 premiere now available to stream on Apple TV

The long-awaited return of Ted Lasso is finally here, with the premiere episode of the show’s much-anticipated fourth season now available to Apple TV subscribers.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/04/ted-lassos-season-4-premiere-now-available-to-stream-on-apple-tv/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Flowise Is Shutting Down

Article URL: https://flowiseai.com/sunset Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176920 Points: 4 # Comments: 1

https://flowiseai.com/sunset

#Tech #AI #Software #Startup #OpenSource [Hacker News]

Bugtraq Is Back

Article URL: https://lists.securityfocus.com/hyperkitty/list/bugtraq@securityfocus.com/thread/CHKLXLA7SJEWLDFHWXB3QU57ADOXGL2E/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176947 Points: 4 # Comments: 1

https://lists.securityfocus.com/hyperkitty/list/bugtraq@securityfocus.com/thread/CHKLXLA7SJEWLDFHWXB3QU57ADOXGL2E/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

FIPS 140-3 is not a security guarantee, and auditors know it

Article URL: https://808bits.com/articles/fips-140-3-not-a-security-guarantee/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176634 Points: 8 # Comments: 0

https://808bits.com/articles/fips-140-3-not-a-security-guarantee/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

IP and DNS Leaks in WebKit Affecting Proxy Browsers and iCloud Private Relay

Article URL: https://mysk.blog/2026/08/04/webkit-proxy-icloud-private-relay-ip-leak/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176697 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://mysk.blog/2026/08/04/webkit-proxy-icloud-private-relay-ip-leak/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

We finally learned to center a div, then browsers added sidebars

Article URL: https://seg6.space/posts/center-div/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176055 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://seg6.space/posts/center-div/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

OK, Well, There Are Even More AI Agent Hacking Incidents

Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.

https://www.wired.com/story/ok-well-there-are-even-more-ai-agent-hacking-incidents/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

I’ve been working on a native KDE client based on #Carburetor, and I’m happy to announce its release under the name #Karburetor.

The goal of this project is to provide a better Tor experience for KDE Plasma users with a client that fits naturally into the KDE ecosystem, without GNOME dependencies and with a focus on a more native, simple, and integrated experience.

In this release, several parts of Carburetor have been redesigned so Karburetor can run independently from GNOME. The settings, proxy management, and user interface have been adapted to better match KDE standards.

Karburetor now uses native KDE settings and integrates more smoothly with Plasma services. Proxy handling has also been improved, allowing Plasma and KDE applications to directly use the Tor connection.

New features include active Bridge detection, improved support for different Tor transports, and a more extensible architecture for future improvements.

GitHub:
https://github.com/kdefarsi/karburetor

P.S. Due to network limitations in Iran, Codeberg being censored, and GitLab being sanctioned, unfortunately the sources are temporarily hosted on Microsoft GitHub for now.

I may move the project to KDE Invent in the future if possible, after it becomes more stable.

#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Tor #Privacy #GNUlinux #Qt #KDEApps

Show HN: Maple-Preview – ternary 20B MoE running at 120 tok/s on a iPhone

Article URL: https://deepgrove.ai/maple-preview Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49173984 Points: 9 # Comments: 4

https://deepgrove.ai/maple-preview

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot

The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.

https://www.engadget.com/2230511/texas-governor-orders-audit-of-new-data-centers-after-realizing-over-400-gigawatts-of-power-is-a-lot/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Cybersecurity #Engadget #Software #Gadgets #Microsoft #Apple #Google #Startup #OpenSource [Engadget]

REDasm Disassembler 4.0 BETA2 is out.

Highlights:
- Full editing: patch instructions, make code/data, undefine, reanalyze
- x86 encoder + assembler
- Rendering updates instantly, no internal rebuilds
- MSVC RTTI analyzer (experimental)

Download and full changelog:
https://github.com/redasm-dev/redasm/releases/tag/v4.0.0-beta2

#reverseengineering #opensource

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Gwern reties from fulltime writing to launch Guardian Angel Inc

Article URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/2084739205071343837 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49174900 Points: 9 # Comments: 4

https://twitter.com/i/status/2084739205071343837

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

DuckDB – Data power tools for your laptop, now in Clojure (2023)

Article URL: https://techascent.com/blog/just-ducking-around.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49175924 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://techascent.com/blog/just-ducking-around.html

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Has Google Chrome been randomly signing you out of your accounts? [Poll]

A weird issue floating around Google Chrome users for the past couple of months randomly signs users out of their accounts – have you run into this problem?

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-chrome-randomly-signed-out-poll/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #Google #9to5Google #Cybersecurity #Chrome #AI #Gadgets #Apple #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource [9to5Google]

• e/OS - przesyłanie głosu użytkowników na serwery OpenAI

@chlopmarcin „Obecnie rozpoznawanie głosu w systemie /e/ odbywa się w całości bez połączenia internetu."

💫 Hura ! Mamy to!

Po aktualizacji z 19 lipca - /e/OS 4.1.1

💡 Analizując warunki usług Murena, powstaje pytanie, czy to: domyślnie działa wyłącznie lokalnie, czy może działać lokalnie?

WARUNKI USŁUGI - Murena Workspace

Murena Voice to Text

Murena Voice to Text jest dostępne dla użytkowników Murena Workspace Premium korzystających z /e/OS. Funkcja Voice to Text w aplikacji Murena korzysta z zewnętrznego interfejsu API automatycznego rozpoznawania mowy (ASR) dostarczonego przez OpenAI. Aby zapewnić prywatność i bezpieczeństwo naszych użytkowników, wdrożyliśmy system proxy, który anonimizuje dane użytkowników przed ich przetworzeniem przez API ASR. Oznacza to, że podczas gdy dane głosowe są wysyłane do OpenAI w celu transkrypcji, są one najpierw anonimizowane przez nasz serwer proxy, aby chronić Twoją tożsamość. Jedyne dane, które trafiają do OpenAI, to zanonimizowany materiał dźwiękowy niezbędny do procesu transkrypcji. Ponadto ta funkcja rozpoznawania mowy jest aktywna tylko wtedy, gdy została wyraźnie aktywowana przez użytkownika za pomocą klawisza rozpoznawania mowy na klawiaturze. Zobowiązujemy się do zachowania poufności informacji i przestrzegania surowych protokołów ochrony danych w celu ochrony prywatności.

Copyright © 2026 Murena - Wszystkie prawa zastrzeżone

Warunki świadczenia usług - Polityka prywatności

Źródło: https://murena.io/en/termsandconditions

Na oficjalnym forum e Foundation,
użytkownicy kiedyś pisali:

„Szkoda, że eOS korzysta z takiej usługi, podczas gdy Murena promowała swoje usługi jako "prywatne, zrównoważone i w pełni otwarte źródło". OpenAI nie szanuje prywatności użytkowników, wykorzystuje ludzi i zasoby naturalne w sposób niezrównoważony i oczywiście nie jest open-source.
Zwłaszcza, że przekształcenie głosu w tekst może być wykonane lokalnie z efektywną aplikacją opensource, taką jak ta (używa modeli OpenAI, ale na telefonie)"

===

„rzeczywistość — otwarty, bezpieczny, od-googlowany system nie jest ani otwarty, ani bezpieczny, ani od-googlowany!? To tylko nowy anøm podszywający się pod open source. Nie byłbym zaskoczony, gdyby węzły Tor w Advanced Privacy były kierowane przez serwery kontrolowane przez Murena. Coraz mniej ufam systemowi operacyjnemu /e/ Foundation i firmie Murena"

Źródło: https://community.e.foundation/t/voice-to-text-feature-using-open-ai/70509/2

Dlatego post do którego nawiązałeś zaczyna się od:

„Łatwiej jest oszukać ludzi, niż przekonać ich, że zostali oszukani." — Mark Twain

~
Aplikacje użyte do stworzenia niniejszego postu to: Vanadium, Markor, Translate You, Pachli. System operacyjny GrapheneOS
~

@koop @barabasz
#eos #android #opensource #ai #openai #privacy

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How to get the best hotel deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

We’ve partnered with hotels around Moscone West during Disrupt, taking place October 13 to 15, to secure the best prices available for attendees.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/how-to-get-the-best-hotel-deals-for-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets"

Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/senators-demand-crackdown-on-wildfire-prediction-markets/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

Powerful Hardware Turned into E-Waste

What you're looking at is another unfortunate example of perfectly capable hardware becoming electronic waste long before its technical lifespan is over.

This is the AirTies Air 4960, an AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender/access point featuring impressive hardware:

* Broadcom BCM6752 triple-core ARM Cortex-A7 SoC (up to 1.5 GHz)
* Broadcom BCM43684 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 radio with 160 MHz channel support
* Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
* Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
* Around 4.5 W power consumption

From a technical perspective, this device is still more than capable of delivering excellent performance in many home and enterprise networking scenarios.

- The Real Issue

The hardware isn't obsolete, the software ecosystem is intentionally locked down.

Many devices like this are heavily restricted by manufacturers or Internet Service Providers (ISPs), preventing owners from repurposing them once official support ends or the service contract expires.

Meanwhile, open-source firmware projects such as OpenWrt, DD-WRT and Tomato have demonstrated for years that networking hardware can remain secure, functional, and useful far beyond its commercial lifecycle.

Unfortunately, locked bootloaders, proprietary firmware, missing documentation, and closed-source drivers often make that impossible.

Sustainability Is Also About Software Freedom

We regularly discuss sustainability, circular economy, and reducing electronic waste.

Yet perfectly functional networking equipment ends up in recycling bins, not because the hardware has failed, but because users are prevented from installing alternative software.

* The hardware already exists.
* The raw materials have already been mined.
* The manufacturing energy has already been spent.

In many cases, all that's missing is the freedom to install an alternative operating system.

- A Better Approach

I would like to see manufacturers embrace a more open ecosystem by providing:

* Unlockable bootloaders
* Public hardware documentation
* Support or at least tolerance for open-source firmware
* Longer software support lifecycles

This would benefit users, enterprises, developers, the open-source community, and ultimately the environment.

Not every retired device is obsolete, many are simply made obsolete through artificial restrictions.

#OpenSource #OpenWrt #DDWRT #WiFi6 #Networking #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #RightToRepair #EmbeddedLinux #Broadcom #eWaste #Technology

Thanks FedEx, This Is Why We Keep Getting Phished

Article URL: https://www.troyhunt.com/thanks-fedex-this-is-why-we-keep-getting-phished/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49175192 Points: 8 # Comments: 0

https://www.troyhunt.com/thanks-fedex-this-is-why-we-keep-getting-phished/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Next.js 16.3 aims to reduce dreaded FATAL ERROR messages

New React framework lowers memory usage by 90%, team claims

https://www.theregister.com/devops/2026/08/04/nextjs-163-aims-to-reduce-dreaded-fatal-error-messages/5283036

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #OpenSource [The Register]

Dev proves LLMs will run on anything – even a $10 microcontroller

Nearly 10 tok/s and it's mostly coherent — What's not to like?

https://www.theregister.com/edge-and-iot/2026/08/04/dev-proves-llms-will-run-on-anything-even-a-10-microcontroller/5283088

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

The White House’s New AI Safety Framework Is None of Your Business

How's that for transparency?

https://gizmodo.com/the-white-houses-new-ai-safety-framework-is-none-of-your-business-2000794524

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Spotify Execs Bet People Will Pay for AI Music. Stock Price Plunges

The company is going all in on AI features, including AI-generated songs, to turn free users to paid.

https://gizmodo.com/spotify-execs-bet-people-will-pay-for-ai-music-stock-price-plunges-2000794327

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users’ location data with advertisers

Developers may not realize they are sharing their users' location data with advertisers, per new research.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/android-app-developers-may-be-unwittingly-sharing-their-users-location-data-with-advertisers/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Das Team von momou war so nett mir ein neues zuhause zu geben. Ich freue mich, wenn ihr mir hier folgt.

#neuhier #art #linux #opensource #freiesoftware

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@VoxeLibre/117026988998168751

It's always a good day when VoxeLibre gets an update! 😎 Congrats to the entire VoxeLibre team on the release, keep up the fantastic work 👍️ The world needs a solid FOSS alternative to Minecraft, and IMO this is it!

I really need to get back to translating this project fully to Norwegian...

#VoxeLibre #FOSS #OpenSource #Minecraft #Luanti #LinuxGaming

After 10+ years, LinuxonAndroid is BACK!

Powered by a native PRoot engine, Complete Linux Installer lets you run full Ubuntu environments, Python, Node.js, Neovim, and SSH servers directly on Android.

Built with Jetpack Compose & POSIX PTY C++ bridge
1-Click software stack installers
Multi-arch: ARM64, x86_64, ARMv7

Open Testing is now LIVE on Google Play!

Website & Docs: https://linuxonandroid.com/

#Linux #Android #OpenSource #Ubuntu #PRoot #SelfHosted #LinuxOnAndroid #AndroidDev

Nvidia doesn’t mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it’s already showing progress

The week-old Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by Nvidia and grown to over 120 companies, already has proposals out for defending against AI agents.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/nvidia-doesnt-mess-around-a-week-after-open-ai-industry-group-formed-its-already-showing-progress/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Keine Ahnung ob das schon ins Fediverse gelangt ist aber bei Manjaro ist man derzeit wohl bei der Vereinsgründung angelegt: https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-2-0-manifesto/186171/316  #manjaro #linux #opensource

I'm so excited to organize this with @elena 🥳🥳

This years @oscl has a new track named “Decentralized Technologies for Digital Sovereignty!" 👏

🔗: https://conference.opensource.lu

We are looking for speakers interested in discussing these topics:

• Federated technologies in the public sector
• Decentralized platforms
• Fediverse successes and challenges
• Self-hosted solutions
• Interoperability

Apply here:
🔗: https://pretalx.com/open-source-conference-luxembourg-2026/cfp

Please boost 🚀

#OSCL26 #DigitalSovereignty #Opensource #Fediverse

Mistral's Shieldstral: 3B open-weights model for multimodal moderation

Article URL: https://mistral.ai/news/shieldstral/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49171268 Points: 10 # Comments: 1

https://mistral.ai/news/shieldstral/

#AI #OpenSource #Software #TechNews [Hacker News]

LadyBird. Bald ein euer Browser

Erstaunlich, wie weit sich der Browser inzwischen entwickelt hat. Natürlich gibt es noch Ecken und Kanten, aber genau dafür sind Alpha-Versionen da.

Nach Jahren der Dominanz von Chromium, Gecko und WebKit ist es schön, endlich wieder eine neue, unabhängige Browser-Engine zu sehen.

Wenn ihr Linux oder Open Source mögt: Probiert Ladybird aus und meldet Fehler. Jede Rückmeldung hilft dem Projekt.

#Ladybird #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Browser #Fediverse

Why some people mow a lawn better than others

Article URL: https://pudding.cool/2026/06/mow/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172550 Points: 4 # Comments: 1

https://pudding.cool/2026/06/mow/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Security Is Hard, Y'all

Article URL: https://textslashplain.com/2026/08/04/security-is-hard-yall/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172834 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://textslashplain.com/2026/08/04/security-is-hard-yall/

#Tech #Technology #Cybersecurity #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Eric Adams Goes to Wisconsin to Pitch Data Centers, Gets Booed

Wisconsinites hate data centers.

https://gizmodo.com/eric-adams-goes-to-wisconsin-to-pitch-data-centers-gets-booed-2000794477

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Apple Watch ‘National Fitness Day’ challenge returns this weekend

Apple Watch users in China can participate in the next National Fitness Day challenge this weekend to unlock virtual rewards.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/04/apple-watch-national-fitness-day-challenge-returns-this-weekend/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Come join me and @Gina in Luxembourg this October!

#OSCL26 (Open Source Conference Luxembourg) has a brand new track devoted to “Decentralized Technologies for Digital Sovereignty”:

🔗: https://conference.opensource.lu

We are looking for speakers interested in discussing these topics:

• Federated technologies in the public sector
• Decentralized platforms for video, chat, communications, code, etc.
• Fediverse successes and challenges
• Self-hosted solutions for individuals and institutions
• Interoperability for resilience

Apply here:

🔗: https://pretalx.com/open-source-conference-luxembourg-2026/cfp

The conference takes place on Wednesday October 7th in Belval, Luxembourg.

Please share! 🚀​

#Fediverse #FediAdvocacy #conferences #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #TheFutureIsFederated #selfhosting #interoperability #DigitalSovereignty #activism

Haters

Article URL: https://www.paulgraham.com/fh.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172534 Points: 14 # Comments: 7

https://www.paulgraham.com/fh.html

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Wenn KI-Agenten aus der Backdoor-Historie lernen
https://linuxnews.de/wenn-ki-agenten-aus-der-backdoor-historie-lernen/ #ai #ki #security #opensource #linuxnews

Show HN: cMCP, deny an AI agent's tool call and get a signed receipt

Article URL: https://github.com/agentrust-io/cmcp Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172545 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://github.com/agentrust-io/cmcp

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

WHOOP is giving members a one-year subscription to Natural Cycles

You can now use your WHOOP band to feed data directly into Natural Cycles.

https://www.androidauthority.com/whoop-natural-cycles-integration-3694512/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

A note-taking app is only as good as the foundation it's built on.

Joplin uses SQLite because it's fast, reliable, and scales effortlessly - from a handful of notes to thousands.

Learn more: https://joplinapp.org/help/dev/spec/architecture/

#Joplin #SQLite #OpenSource #Productivity

It's not a fear of "AI communism"; it's a fear of competitive market capitalism

Article URL: http://observationalepidemiology.blogspot.com/2026/07/its-not-fear-of-ai-communism-its-fear.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49169227 Points: 18 # Comments: 11

http://observationalepidemiology.blogspot.com/2026/07/its-not-fear-of-ai-communism-its-fear.html

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

All of Winona Police Department's Flock cameras cut down and stolen

Article URL: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/08/04/every-flock-camera-winona-minnesota-cut-down-stolen-coordinated-theft/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49171656 Points: 7 # Comments: 2

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/08/04/every-flock-camera-winona-minnesota-cut-down-stolen-coordinated-theft/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Linux Phones in Summer of 2026

Linux phones have undergone a significant transformation since winter: Jolla began shipping its new phone, Furi Labs released an updated version of its model, Pine64…

https://vsx.global/linux-phones-in-the-summer-of-2026/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

How to Get More Customers Without Paying for Ads – Playistry

Article URL: https://playistry.com/blog/how-to-get-more-customers-without-paying-for-ads Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49171930 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://playistry.com/blog/how-to-get-more-customers-without-paying-for-ads

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Dataset: Dead mental health startups, 2000-2026, coded on 18 fields

Article URL: https://mentalium.me/en/research/mental-health-startup-graveyard-dataset/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172079 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://mentalium.me/en/research/mental-health-startup-graveyard-dataset/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Vlt 1.0 and Hosted Package Registries

Article URL: https://www.vlt.io/blog/1-0 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172251 Points: 10 # Comments: 0

https://www.vlt.io/blog/1-0

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Hop.earth – OpenStreetMap based car racing game

Article URL: https://hop.earth/?server=lkhr7&route=fQ5nuu9R Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49172405 Points: 3 # Comments: 2

https://hop.earth/?server=lkhr7&route=fQ5nuu9R

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

‘Minions & Monsters’ Is Coming Home Faster Than You Can Say ‘Banana’

The hit Illumination sequel will be available to download on August 11 ahead of a September physical release.

https://gizmodo.com/minions-monsters-digital-release-date-streaming-blu-ray-2000794442

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

LibreOffice Impress Remote: Control presentations via smartphone

With the new Impress Remote extension for LibreOffice, presentations can be conveniently controlled via smartphone or browser.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/LibreOffice-Impress-Remote-Control-presentations-via-smartphone-11398875.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IT #LibreOffice #OfficeSuite #OpenSource #MicrosoftPowerPoint #Präsentation #news

Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS is down to its lowest price ever

Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Memory and storage prices will be inflated for the foreseeable future, so we’re always happy to find a good deal on capable gaming hardware, like …

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/975113/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-deal-sale

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

First Came the DOGE Cuts, Then Came the Wildfires

Article URL: https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/doge-cuts-forest-service-wildfires/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49171748 Points: 10 # Comments: 2

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/doge-cuts-forest-service-wildfires/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What's the difference, and is it worth the upgrade?

Most Windows 11 users don't need to bother with the Pro version of Microsoft's operating system.

https://www.engadget.com/2226197/windows-11-home-vs-pro-difference-explained/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone

Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, the latest step in the company's bid to scale its self-driving technology across the United States, U.K., and Europe.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/waymo-opens-up-robotaxi-service-in-dallas-to-everyone/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Translate You

Privacy focused translator app built with MD3.

◽ Features

• more than 150 supported languages
• 9 different translation engines
• Material Design 3 (You)
• Dark and light theme
• Support for Android sharing system
• Multilingual interface
• Translation from images
• Translation history
• Entirely Open Source
• Written in Jetpack Compose

GitHub
https://github.com/you-apps/TranslateYou

SHA

com.bnyro.translate
B3:BC:73:B1:17:DF:5D:FE:38:13:0C:6C:2B:94:68:52:AE:70:88:55:7F:E8:E4:33:F0:D9:98:3A:6B:55:CC:95

Project website
https://you-apps.net

~
#privacy #translation #foss #opensource #android

Apple just revealed a clue about its September iPhone event date

We’re just weeks away from the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold, and preparations inside Apple are well underway. A new report from Bloomberg says that Apple is opening a lottery for its US retail employees t…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/04/apple-just-revealed-a-clue-about-its-september-iphone-event-date/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

The AI Demand Bubble

Article URL: https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-ai-demand-bubble/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49170648 Points: 45 # Comments: 7

https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-ai-demand-bubble/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Bypassing AI guardrails is so easy a script kiddie can do it

Claiming 'it's my server' was often enough to persuade models to help

https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/04/bypassing-ai-guardrails-is-so-easy-a-script-kiddie-can-do-it/5282973

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Take an extra $100 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This week only!

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/take-an-extra-100-off-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass-this-week-only/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV tracking app

After TV Time’s shutdown left millions of users searching for an alternative, one of the app’s original founders is back with Bingers, a new TV and movie tracker that revives the social features fans loved while adding …

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/tv-time-co-founder-launches-bingers-to-revive-the-beloved-tv-tracking-app/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

RT @cursor_ai: Wir stellen Mixture-of-Kittens (MoK) als Open-Source-Projekt vor, unseren MoE-Trainings-Megakernel für NVL72s. Er fusioniert alle Mixture-of-Experts-Kommunikation und -Berechnung in einem einzigen, vollständig deterministischen Kernel und läuft bis zu 2,37x schneller als die stärksten öffentlichen Baselines.

mehr auf Arint.info

#AI #Kittens #MachineLearning #MoE #NVL72s #OpenSource #arint_info

https://x.com/cursor_ai/status/2084670806613737919#m

Apple TV’s most popular show this year was just revealed

Ted Lasso is back tonight for season 4, and sure to be a huge hit. But new data has just revealed Apple TV’s most popular series of the year so far, and it hails from the same creator.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/04/apple-tvs-most-popular-show-this-year-was-just-revealed/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

When AI Benchmarks Plateau: A Systematic Study of Benchmark Saturation

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.16763 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49170915 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.16763

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Show HN: Ex-Deloitte auditor open-sourced the whole SOC 2 method for your AI

Article URL: https://github.com/Chiaro-HQ/methodology Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49171140 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://github.com/Chiaro-HQ/methodology

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Software #Cybersecurity #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription

If you're done giving Sony money every month, cancelling PlayStation Plus is easy.

https://www.engadget.com/2226200/how-to-cancel-playstaion-plus-subscription/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Fresh Pixel 11 series leak reveals thinner camera bar and 30-hour battery

Pixel 11 and Pro Fold get exposed once again ahead of launch.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-series-marketing-materials-3694475/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Wanted to unwind this evening, so I pulled my trusty old Motorola Moto G4 out of the drawer. It had become completely useless running 32-bit Android 7.0 these days... and then, somehow, a Linux kernel accidentally fell onto it. 😄

Time to see how much life this old device still has left. Definitely it can run 64-bit Linux.

#Linux #Motorola #OpenSource #LinuxKernel #MobileLinux #FOSS #OldHardware

Alt...

linux-next 20260730 booting in Motorola Moto G4

Kioxia and Sandisk demonstrate the world's highest-density 3D NAND flash — 332 active layers and up to 4,800 MT/s interface

Kioxia and Sandisk introduce BiCS10 3D QLC NAND device with a record areal density of over 37 Gbit/mm^2.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/kioxia-and-sandisk-demonstrate-the-worlds-highest-density-3d-nand-flash-332-active-layers-and-up-to-4-800-mt-s-interface

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

This 100-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals a Brutal Chain of Cretaceous Violence

The findings represent the first three-tier predator interaction from the Dinosaur Age.

https://gizmodo.com/this-100-million-year-old-fossil-reveals-a-brutal-chain-of-cretaceous-violence-2000794370

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees

T-Mobile is launching a new financing option that will allow you to pay for a device, taxes, and fees over 36 months. In an update on Tuesday, T-Mobile says its new Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36 requires no u…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/975115/t-mobile-financing-eip-flex-36-plan

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Should you buy a new phone now, or wait for the Pixel 11? [Video]

In just over a week, there will be a new Google phone, but with the industry in an odd place, should you wait for the Pixel 11 or just get something else? Find out here.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/should-you-buy-a-new-phone-now-or-wait-for-the-pixel-11-video/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

The ‘Violent Night 2’ Trailer Adds Mrs. Claus to Its Gory Christmas Action

David Harbour is joined by Kristen Bell in the holiday action sequel, out on December 4.

https://gizmodo.com/violent-night-2-trailer-david-harbour-kristen-bell-2000794411

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Latest Ring Battery Doorbell with Head-to-Toe HD video is 30% off in rare price drop

The new Ring doorbell is on sale for $69.99, bringing a taller porch view, Two-Way Talk, alerts, and an easier install.

https://www.androidauthority.com/new-ring-battery-doorbell-deal-3694480/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: I tested both, and one wins nearly every metric

The Momentum 5 and the Px7 S3 have similar spec sheets, but their real-life use cases set them apart.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/sennheiser-momentum-5-vs-bowers-wilkins-px7-s3/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 up to $325 off, best Fold 8 pre-order offers, Nest Doorbell from just $65, monitors, more

Only a few days remain to lock-in the best Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 $225 off at Amazon (or up to $325 off…

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/deals-galaxy-tab-s11-fold-8-pre-order-offers-nest-doorbell/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack

Passkeys are becoming more popular as a safer alternative to traditional passwords, but some cracks are starting to show after one group successfully bypassed Google’s Chrome-based passkeys using what they call the “Pas…

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-password-manager-passkeys-could-be-at-risk/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

NVMe polishes its specs, brings virtualization to locally attached SSDs

Exposing virtualization built into the SSD will make VM migration simpler, consortium says

https://www.theregister.com/storage/2026/08/04/nvme-polishes-its-specs-brings-virtualization-to-locally-attached-ssds/5282882

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #OpenSource #TheRegister #Cybersecurity #Apple #Microsoft #Google #Gadgets [The Register]

Apple claims that even more ex-employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI

Apple is requesting expedited discovery in an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI.

https://www.engadget.com/2230042/apple-claims-that-even-more-ex-employees-may-have-given-trade-secrets-to-openai/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak adds support for new notification light’s name

Sorry, Pixel Glow fans, but that 'HiLight' name keeps picking up support.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-pro-hilight-3694423/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Deals: M5 MacBook Air up to $300 off, AirPods Max 2 $100 off, Beats Solo Buds from $41, AirTag 2, more

August is here and the notable discounts on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 remain. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the M5 MacBook Air – we spot…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/04/deals-m5-macbook-air-airpods-max-2-beats-solo-buds/

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Germany Records Historic 12B KWh Solar Feed-In in July 2026

Article URL: https://solarquarter.com/2026/08/03/germany-records-historic-12-billion-kwh-solar-feed-in-in-july-2026/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49168886 Points: 9 # Comments: 2

https://solarquarter.com/2026/08/03/germany-records-historic-12-billion-kwh-solar-feed-in-in-july-2026/

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Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal

Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy weapons an official part of the Army’s kit.

https://www.wired.com/story/landmark-deal-would-officially-add-laser-weapons-to-us-army-arsenal/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/texas-halts-new-data-centers-as-governor-calls-for-audits/

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ICS[AP] updated CISA ICS Advisories Master File for 8/4/2026 & the following year's CSVs:

CISA_ICS_ADV_2026_8_4_26.csv

Available @ ICS[AP] GitHub:
https://github.com/icsadvprj/ICS-Advisory-Project/tree/main

#opensource
#vulnerabilitymanagement
#icssecurity

This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version

If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/mango-launcher-might-be-the-most-enjoyable-home-screen-on-the-market/

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FFmpeg 9.0

Article URL: https://jbkempf.com/blog/2026/ffmpeg-9.0/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49169783 Points: 11 # Comments: 1

https://jbkempf.com/blog/2026/ffmpeg-9.0/

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Huge Pixel Watch 5 leak leaves little to the imagination

What's left for Google to reveal next week?

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-5-leak-3694404/

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Google Is Teasing Some Kind of Notification Light on the Pixel 11’s Camera Bar

Google really does beat to the rhythm of its own drum.

https://gizmodo.com/google-is-teasing-some-kind-of-notification-light-on-the-pixel-11s-camera-bar-2000794333

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2026 Lexus ES 500e first drive: A classy sedan with a slow charge

Lexus' latest luxury sedan is priced right and drives great, but feels like it's built around outdated EV tech.

https://www.engadget.com/2229886/2026-lexus-es-500e-first-drive/

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3 overlooked CarPlay features you'll wish you tried sooner - and why

You can get more from CarPlay - beyond Maps and Music - with these free features.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/overlooked-carplay-features-youll-wish-you-tried-sooner-why/

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Texas slams on the breaks for 1,800 data centers, power grid requirements are five times higher than peak…

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) instructed PUCT and ERCOT to pause all data center applications until they complete an audit on all the information that data center developers must submit. The move reportedly came after PUCT asked…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/texas-slams-on-the-breaks-for-1-800-data-centers-power-grid-requirements-are-five-times-higher-than-peak-record-demand-474-gigawatts-of-power-requests-are-now-subject-to-new-moratorium

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AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday

Broader bounty rules added to a swelling volume of machine-assisted vulnerability reports

https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/04/ai-helps-microsoft-bug-hunters-chase-a-record-20m-payday/5282821

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

@HackyScientress it seems they have conflicting desires. They want "Data Sovereignty" really badly - independence from the Americans - which we would expect would have them all adopting #Linux-based Operating Systems left, right and center. But then they also want hardware attestation, pretending passkeys don't exist - thereby being hostile to that same #OpenSource ecosystem.

Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston

Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on June 9? Host your own Side Event during “Founder Summit Week,” happening June 4-10!

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/host-a-side-event-during-techcrunch-founder-summit-week-in-boston/

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2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware

Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/2027-chevrolet-corvette-grand-sport-x-proves-code-is-as-important-as-hardware/

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This Month in KDE Linux brings the news that...

there's a new feature that allows you to download software for files that need it—currently works for Java and DOS apps; we integrated a next-gen QA system and it's already making users' lives better; we reduced CPU usage and improved boot times; and much more.

https://blogs.kde.org/2026/08/03/this-month-in-kde-linux-july-2026/

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Keep KDE funded💲! Become a Supporter! Adopt an App! All at once!:

https://kde.org/anniversaries/30/?mtm_campaign=SupportingMemberDrive&mtm_kwd=m#become-a-member-and-build-a-better-world

#kdelinux #operatingSystem #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

Motorola Razr Fold gets a trade-in boost and freebies, making it a more enticing foldable

Motorola has a pretty sweet promo for those interested in its Razr Fold – a $300 boost to all trade-ins, as well as several bundled freebies too.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/motorola-razr-fold-trade-in-boost-deal/

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"Clean" Code, Horrible Performance

Article URL: https://www.computerenhance.com/p/clean-code-horrible-performance Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49166331 Points: 19 # Comments: 2

https://www.computerenhance.com/p/clean-code-horrible-performance

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How to connect your Roku Streaming Stick or TV to Wi-Fi without the remote

An internet connection is essential for your Roku to stream your favorite movies and shows. Let's get you back online.

https://www.engadget.com/2226194/how-to-connect-roku-to-wifi-without-remote/

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