Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off

Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/incogni-deal-exclusive-58-percent-off/

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

Chinas Aufstieg, Europas Untergang und Bernie Sanders’ dunkle stunde.
Bernie Sanders hat diese Woche auf den Tisch gehauen: KI ist gefährlich, KI bringt Krankheit und Tod, KI muss reguliert werden, und zwar von, ähm, von den USA! Von wem auch sonst? Die EU käme noch infrage, aber die bekommt diese Woche neue Faxgeräte, da bleibt wenig Zeit!

Was Bernie und eigentlich der gesamte sog. „Westen“ übersieht: KI ist hier. Das US-Modell, das Wissen der Menschheit zu privatisieren und über ein paar Aktiengesellschaften teuer an die Menschen zurückzuverkaufen, ist gescheitert. Alle haben den Deepseek-Moment verpasst. Sei es aus kolonialer Überheblichkeit, aus Angst oder schlicht geringem Denkvermögen: Bis heute wird die eigentliche neuronale Revolution vollkommen übersehen.

Deepseek: Wer das nicht weiß, ist das erste chinesische KI-Modell, das vollkommen frei und Open Source für die gesamte Menschheit verfügbar gemacht wurde. Ein Schritt ungeahnten Ausmaßes. Der nächste Sputnik Moment kam dann letzten Monat mit der Veröffentlichung von Kimi K3. Kimi K3 ist wohl die mächtigste Software, die jemals entstanden ist. Es ist ein sog. Frontier-Modell, also auf Augenhöhe mit den Tripletrilliarden-Modellen der USA, nur halt in freier Wildbahn.

Was das bedeutet, sollte man sich klar machen. Alle, wirklich alle haben freien Zugriff auf die Hochtechnologie unserer Zeit. Das ist eine Demokratisierung der KI-Technologie ungeahnten Ausmaßes. Xi Jinping hat das im Juli klar gemacht in seiner kurzen, aber inhaltsschweren Rede auf dem AI Summit in Shanghai. Bereits im ersten Grundsatz, dem „Grundsatz der Offenheit“, sagt Xi folgenden bemerkenswerten Satz: „Wir sollten diese seltene, historische Chance nutzen, um Open Source zu fördern.“ Seitdem stehen mit Kimi K3 und Gwen 3.7 und allen, die noch kommen, der Welt das gesamte Wissen in komprimierter Form zur Verfügung.

Das heißt aber auch, dass Regionen wie Westeuropa nicht länger warten können. Allein die Verteidigung der digitalen Infrastruktur wird ohne KI-Unterstützung schon bald nicht mehr möglich sein. Mit der Nationalisierung der KI-Industrie unter Trump fällt die USA für Europa weg. Mit WAICO rollen China, Russland und BRICS das Wissen in der ganzen Welt aus. Ich wette, dass die manchmal laut lachen müssen, ich würde es an ihrer Stelle machen.

Nur um mal ein paar aktuelle Beispiele zu nennen. China hat vor ein paar Wochen eine Weltsimulation gestartet. Durch die Sanktionen der US-Regierung war China gezwungen, hocheffiziente KI-Modelle zu entwickeln. Diese Technologie erlaubt es, dank ihrer Open-Source Natur auch in anderen Bereichen eingesetzt zu werden. So wurde eine Simulation mit 1 Milliarde Agenden gestartet. Alle Agenten entsprachen einem Menschen mit Gefühlen, Wünschen, Fehlern usw. Der erste Test waren die üblichen Spieltheorie-Tests, aber schon im 2. Durchlauf wurde die Verbreitung von Information in der Weltbevölkerung simuliert. Was das für jemanden bedeutet, der auf dieses Wissen nicht zugreifen kann, wird die (europäische) Zukunft zeigen.

Ein zweites Beispiel, was Deutschland sehr betrifft, ist der Autobau. Moderne Autos werden mit Aluminiumrahmen gebaut. Das ist ein technisch anspruchsvoller Arbeitsprozess, da man Alu nicht gießen kann. Die einzelnen Teile müssen gekonnt verschweißt werden. China hat mit KI-Technologie eine Aluminiumlegierung gefunden, die man doch gießen kann. Das heißt: alles aus einem „Guss“, keine Schweißnähte, einfaches Herstellungsverfahren, kostenarm, und die Struktur des Rahmens kann den echten Belastungen angepasst werden. Ein Riesen Schritt nach vorn. Und Deutschland kann es einfach nicht.

Und eigentlich täglich kommen ähnliche und eindrucksvollere Meldungen. WAICO wird das im globalen Süden ausrollen. Und insgeheim hoffe ich, dass Europa weiterschläft und die Rechnung bekommt. 500 Jahre Kolonialisierung, da kommt was zusammen.

Ich für meinen Teil werde weiter chinesische KIs lokal betreiben, bis jetzt waren sie ganz freundlich! Überholen ohne einzuholen (ich lache mich tot).
https://word.undead-network.de/2026/08/18/chinas-aufstieg-europas-untergang-und-bernie-sanders-dunkle-stunde/
#ai #BernieSanders #china #deepseek #deutschland #eu #europa #ki #noai #openai #opensource #oss #usa #WAICO #XiJinping

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Fairphone and @murena have launched The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) running /e/OS!

A fully modular, repairable phone paired with a completely open-source, de-Googled operating system. It brings a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 12GB of RAM, and /e/OS V4 features like tracker blocking and Murena Backup.

Check out my full review:
PeerTube: https://tube.devwithzachary.com/w/9zB8gRSbVdHAmPTzctJqDV
YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZGif9n0S8c

#Fairphone #eOS #Murena #OpenSource #Privacy #DeGoogle #RightToRepair #PeerTube #FOSS

When I worked at Apple, I remember seeing code that was 15 years old

Article URL: https://twitter.com/sean_geiger/status/2089487682305216534 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49343187 Points: 5 # Comments: 1

https://twitter.com/sean_geiger/status/2089487682305216534

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

UK puts Google AI on the flight path to fewer contrails

Trial will test whether small route and altitude tweaks can reduce aviation's warming impact

https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/08/18/uk-puts-google-ai-on-the-flight-path-to-fewer-contrails/5288516

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

‘It’s Absolutely Terrifying’: AI Is Reportedly Slopping Up the Bills in Congress

By one count, the number of requests for legislation in 2025 was up 72% from the same period in 2023

https://gizmodo.com/its-absolutely-terrifying-ai-is-reportedly-slopping-up-the-bills-in-congress-2000799734

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

I tried a $6/month YouTube Premium alternative, and there’s one reason why I can’t switch

Nebula is great, but it's not ready to fully replace YouTube quite yet.

https://www.androidauthority.com/nebula-youtube-premium-alternative-3698300/

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

Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it

The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/selectblinds-smart-shades-and-blinds-review/

#Tech #Gadgets #TechNews #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Nvidia crypto mining GPUs hacked to restore locked-away VRAM — software mod unlocks 64GB of VRAM on $250 CMP 170HX

CMP Unlocker enables previously disabled VRAM on Nvidia's five-year-old CMP 170HX cryptocurrency mining graphics card.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-crypto-mining-gpus-hacked-to-restore-locked-away-vram-in-order-to-feed-ai-boom-software-mod-unlocks-64gb-of-vram-on-usd250-cmp-170hx

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

Google TV adds over 10,000 free movies & shows on-demand, no apps needed

On top of hundreds of live TV channels that have been added over the past few years, Google TV Freeplay now offers over 10,000 on-demand movies and TV shows you can access with no added apps needed.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/11/google-tv-free-movies-on-demand/

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

Rethinking Database Programming

Article URL: https://acadia.engineering/blog/rethinking-database-programming Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342530 Points: 12 # Comments: 1

https://acadia.engineering/blog/rethinking-database-programming

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

Orion Browser has officially moved its Linux version into beta, with Flatpak builds now available for both x86_64 and ARM64 systems.
https://linuxiac.com/orion-browser-for-linux-officially-enters-beta/

#linux #opensource

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Orion Browser has officially moved its Linux version into beta, with Flatpak builds now available for both x86_64 and ARM64 systems.

The Powerful Chinese Model Experts Warned About—and Waited for—Is Here

Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.

https://www.wired.com/story/zai-open-weight-ai-models-release-cybersecurity-hacking/

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

If I’m spending $2,000 on a foldable, I’m skipping the Pixel 11 Pro Fold for Samsung

Google and Samsung have very different foldable visions.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-pro-fold-vs-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-3698287/

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

Gboard could soon show this fun animation when your typing hits hyperspeed

Typing has entered... Ludicrous Speed!

https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-typing-speed-3699549/

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

AI models get convenient amnesia about source material as they grow, MIT boffins find

Attributing diffusion model output to a specific input becomes more difficult with more training data

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/18/ai-models-get-convenient-amnesia-about-source-material-as-they-grow-mit-boffins-find/5288846

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

git git git git git

Article URL: https://caiustheory.com/git-git-git-git-git/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342601 Points: 36 # Comments: 11

https://caiustheory.com/git-git-git-git-git/

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

Google is reportedly planning to move all Pixel production out of China

Google told its suppliers that it will no longer manufacture Pixel devices in China starting next year, according to Nikkei Asia.

https://www.engadget.com/2238895/google-reportedly-planning-move-pixel-production-out-of-china/

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

Micron, SK Commit Billions to RAM Capacity, but Almost Nothing Lands Before 2028

Article URL: https://www.storagereview.com/news/micron-and-sk-hynix-commit-billions-to-memory-capacity-but-almost-nothing-lands-before-2028 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49341774 Points: 10 # Commen…

https://www.storagereview.com/news/micron-and-sk-hynix-commit-billions-to-memory-capacity-but-almost-nothing-lands-before-2028

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

Apple appears to have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods

Apple may have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods in a video tucked into macOS Tahoe 26.7.

https://www.engadget.com/2238891/apple-appears-to-have-leaked-its-camera-equipped-airpods/

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

📢 Das Programm der DINAconCH 2026 ist online!

Am 18. November 2026 öffnet das Kongresszentrum Bern wieder seine Türen für die Konferenz für digitale Nachhaltigkeit. Ab sofort ist das Programm einsehbar. Mit spannenden Vorträgen, Panels und Diskussionen rund um Digitalisierungspolitik, Datensouveränität, Open Source und nachhaltige digitale Lösungen. Freut euch auf Impulse von Expert:innen aus IT, Verwaltung, Politik und Zivilgesellschaft.

🔍 Was euch erwartet:

– Vorträge und Panels zu digitaler Nachhaltigkeit, Open Source und Datenpolitik

– Austausch mit Entscheidungsträger:innen aus Verwaltung, Wirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft

– Networking mit der Schweizer Open Source Community

📅 18. November 2026,📍 Kongresszentrum Bern

👉 Zum Programm: https://lnkd.in/dAXSxikd

#DINAcon2026 #CHOpen #OpenSource #DigitaleNachhaltigkeit

Exercise intensity modulates interorgan communication and is associated with

Article URL: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791%2826%2900405-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2666379126004052%3Fshowall%3Dtrue Comments URL: https://new…

https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791%2826%2900405-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2666379126004052%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

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

Expert Witness to ChatGPT: "Show how 3M is 0 percent at fault"

Article URL: https://www.404media.co/show-how-3m-is-0-at-fault-expert-witness-used-chatgpt-to-write-report-defending-company-in-deadly-explosion-lawsuit/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49341009 Point…

https://www.404media.co/show-how-3m-is-0-at-fault-expert-witness-used-chatgpt-to-write-report-defending-company-in-deadly-explosion-lawsuit/

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

https://blog.torproject.org/funding-internet-freedom-together

What if funding internet freedom wasn't driven by a few large donors, but by how many people showed up? What if $1 dollar...

Support the tools you love! ❤️

Think about the open source projects, servers and apps you use daily: Mastodon, notebook, a calendar, gallery app, firewall etc.

These are built by passionate people who use their time and energy to make the digital world better.
A small donation—one-time or recurring keeps projects alive and free for everyone.

So, take a moment today to appreciate the software that powers your life. Donate to the projects that matter to you. Every bit helps! 💙

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#opensource #freesoftware #software #mastodon #SupportIndependentMedia #tech

Cirrux: An Independent European Email Service Betting on Open Standards, Not End-to-End Encryption

The Cirrux project was launched in 2025, and the platform itself went live late last year. Outside the Netherlands, there have been reports about it so far…

https://vsx.global/cirrux-is-an-independent-european-email-service-that-relies-on-open-standards-instead-of-end-to-end-encryption/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

iX-Workshop: Mit Kubernetes zur effizienten Container-Orchestrierung

Von der Automatisierung bis zur Wartung – ein praxisorientierter Einstieg in die Container-Orchestrierung mit Kubernetes.

https://www.heise.de/news/iX-Workshop-Mit-Kubernetes-zur-effizienten-Container-Orchestrierung-11404522.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DevOps #IT #iX #Linux #OpenSource #news

Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off

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My PR from June is in laravel-notification-channels/webpush 12.1.0. First thing I ever landed in that package.

The bug. Endpoints were stored in a varchar(500), then Microsoft WNS started handing out URLs longer than that, so inserts failed for anyone with Edge users.

I bumped the column to 1024 and that broke the unique index. MySQL has opinions about key prefix length. So I made it ASCII, endpoints are URLs and URLs are ASCII.

If you already run the package, republish the migrations and migrate. Fresh installs get the wider column on their own.

I opened it in June and stopped thinking about it. The release notes yesterday were a nice surprise 🎉

https://github.com/laravel-notification-channels/webpush/pull/223

#PHP #Laravel #OpenSource #WebPush #MySQL #Blog #Thoughts #FOSS #Development

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GitHub release page for laravel-notification-channels slash webpush version 12.1.0, marked Latest release, published by joostdebruijn on 17 August 2026. Under What’s Changed, the first entry reads increase push subscription endpoint column length to 1024 by oliinykdm in pull request 223, with instructions for existing installations to republish migrations and run php artisan migrate. A second entry mentions fixing tests on Laravel 12 and lower. Under New Contributors, one line reads oliinykdm made their first contribution in 223

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GitHub commits view for the pull request. The first commit, titled fix: increase push subscription endpoint length, authored by oliinykdm, is marked two months old with a green check. The second, titled fix: resolve merge conflicts and phpstan errors, authored by joostdebruijn, is marked twelve hours old, also with a green check.

Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in August

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

Shorter loops, stronger proof.

Reports → reviewed changes. Commits → independent mirrors. Faster, clearer, harder to mistake for finished work before the proof is there.

AI-generated; occasional AI posts.

#ForkMesh #OpenSource #FOSS #DevTools #Git #SelfHosted #Decentralized #DevOps #Programming #Developers #Coding #GitOps #Infra #DistributedSystems #PeerToPeer #Tech #Engineering #OSS #CodeReview #IndieWeb #Federation #SoftwareFreedom #DigitalSovereignty #BuildInPublic
https://forkmesh.com/blog/shorter-loops-stronger-proof/

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A moonlit coding robot, glass review gate, three mirror nodes, and a crystalline proof ring joined by one cyan and green circuit

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Theban tomb reveals how Egyptian burial trends evolved in time

Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/theban-tomb-reveals-how-egyptian-burial-trends-evolved-in-time/

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

What's Better Than Binary? – Advent of Computing Episode 187

Article URL: https://adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-187-whats-better-than-binary Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49340315 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-187-whats-better-than-binary

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

The Benchmarkpocalypse

Article URL: https://danluu.com/benchpocalypse/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49340299 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://danluu.com/benchpocalypse/

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

California's new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1B a year

Article URL: https://grist.org/transportation/californias-new-tire-efficiency-rules-could-save-drivers-1b-a-year/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49340710 Points: 6 # Comments: 0

https://grist.org/transportation/californias-new-tire-efficiency-rules-could-save-drivers-1b-a-year/

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

Following extensive testing, Linux Kernel 7.2 is now available. Discover the latest updates regarding hardware drivers, file systems, and kernel security.

#LinuxKernel #OpenSource #TechNews #LinuxUpdates

http://securityonline.info/linux-kernel-7-2-release/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Ask HN: Does anyone else feel like nothing matters anymore?

New software releases? Who cares. Learning new CS concepts? Whatever. Studying for the next interview? Job probably won't even exist in a year. Working on that side project? No one will care because it's just another ad…

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49340013

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

AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet

Included in today’s macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate is a short video that appears to show Visual Intelligence in action on Apple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods. Watch it below.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/airpods-with-camera-get-their-clearest-leak-yet/

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

Israel creates fake think tank in likely attempt to dupe AI chatbots

Article URL: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-influence-chatgpt/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49337392 Points: 61 # Comments: 11

https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-influence-chatgpt/

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

GitHub degradation affects Cursor Origin, its new Git platform

Article URL: https://status.cursor.com/incidents/l9h9vrd726jv Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49336919 Points: 13 # Comments: 1

https://status.cursor.com/incidents/l9h9vrd726jv

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

Puppy PPE

Article URL: http://amosdudley.com/weblog/Designing-PPE-for-Hilde Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49338953 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

http://amosdudley.com/weblog/Designing-PPE-for-Hilde

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

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/business/buy-now-pay-later.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49338272 Points: 22 # Comments: 20

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/business/buy-now-pay-later.html

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

Anthropic’s annualized revenue surges to $65B

The model maker added $18 billion in annualized revenue in two months.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/anthropics-annualized-revenue-surges-to-65b/

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

My friends all hate AI; I just joined an AI startup

Article URL: https://www.fast.ai/posts/2026-08-18-returning-to-AI/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49338139 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://www.fast.ai/posts/2026-08-18-returning-to-AI/

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

Fairphone 6 and PostmarketOS working main camera

Article URL: https://catcrafts.net/posts/fairphone-6-postmarketos-working-main-camera Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49338285 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://catcrafts.net/posts/fairphone-6-postmarketos-working-main-camera

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Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory for making steel parts

“We're not necessarily building in a dogmatic fashion towards full autonomy.”

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/former-spacex-engineers-are-building-a-robotic-factory-for-making-steel-parts/

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

Google Messages preps a whole new UI to go with new pinning limits

Those upcoming pinning changes in Google Messages are starting to make a lot more sense.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-pin-3699506/

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Apple Adds More New Wallpapers in macOS Golden Gate

Apple today added two new Golden Gate-themed wallpaper options in the sixth beta of macOS 27. There are new Golden Gate Day and Golden Gate Evening wallpaper options that join the Golden Gate Sunset and Golden Gate Nigh…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/macos-golden-gate-wallpapers-beta-6/

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Epic responds to Apple’s bid for settlement talks in App Store case

Epic Games has filed its response to Apple’s request for the court to order settlement talks in the long-running App Store lawsuit. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/epic-responds-to-apples-bid-for-settlement-talks-in-app-store-case/

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AI;DR (AI; Didn't Read)

Article URL: https://www.rickmanelius.com/p/aidr-ai-didnt-read Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49336573 Points: 17 # Comments: 1

https://www.rickmanelius.com/p/aidr-ai-didnt-read

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

Petlibro accused of “gaslighting” users over smart pet feeder outage

Petlibro says feeders perform scheduled feedings offline. Users report otherwise.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/petlibro-accused-of-gaslighting-users-over-smart-pet-feeder-outage/

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What Flock’s defenders are missing

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Flock, the police-tech giant known for its network of some 120,000 automatic lice…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/17/1142200/what-flocks-defenders-are-missing/

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Reddit is experimenting with video and audio versions of posts

The company wants users to be able to watch and listen to conversations.

https://www.engadget.com/2238585/reddit-is-experimenting-with-video-and-audio-versions-of-posts/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21

If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/save-up-to-300-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass-until-august-21/

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Survey says Pixel users want Google to stop wasting all that space

Make the bulk worthwhile.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-hardware-survey-fix-overheating-battery-life-3699458/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority #Google #Android #HardwareSurvey #BatteryLife #Overheating #Pixel11 #UserFeedback #smartphones #mobiletechnology #MobileGadgets #hardware #mobilecomputing #MobileInnovation #HwTechnology #ReviewSurvey #TechTrends [Android Authority]

This compact Glorious mechanical keyboard is just $35

The discounted GMMK 3 doesn’t include the pictured wrist rest. | Image: Glorious Are you curious about custom mechanical keyboards, but don’t want to spend hundreds just to get started without being sure you’ll enjoy th…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/981134/glorious-gmmk-3-mechanical-keyboard-deal-sale

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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Demon Castle, Deus Ex GO, SENTINEL 519, GNOSIA, more

Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Demon Castle Story, Deus Ex GO, Hitman GO, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Sands of Salzaar, Laser Tanks: Pix…

https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/17/monday-android-app-deals-free-demon-castle-deus-ex-go/

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MagSafe Monday: The Urban Fit is my favorite budget alternative to Apple’s wallet

Apple’s MagSafe wallet is likely the default option for most people looking to carry a driver’s license, a credit card, and a little cash on the back of their iPhone. Apple’s Find My integration is nice, but that conven…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/magsafe-monday-the-urban-fit-i-my-favorite-budget-alternative-to-apples-wallet/

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Roboflow Playground: Try and Compare 30 Computer Vision Models

Article URL: https://blog.roboflow.com/roboflow-playground/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49335517 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://blog.roboflow.com/roboflow-playground/

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One UI 9 gives your wallpaper a little life with this new feature

However, the feature hasn't been spotted in the beta yet.

https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-9-motion-photo-wallpaper-3699446/

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

GPU Offload in Rust: Portable, Safe, and Fast

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.13759 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49334991 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.13759

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Llama.cpp v0.1.0

Article URL: https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/releases/tag/v0.1.0 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49335017 Points: 10 # Comments: 2

https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/releases/tag/v0.1.0

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Sound-powered fire protection startup gets $15M to snuff out fires before they turn catastrophic

Sonic Fire Protection raised its new funding to help get its sound-powered fire protection system into everything from commercial kitchens to apartment buildings.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/sound-powered-fire-protection-startup-gets-15m-to-snuff-out-fires-before-they-turn-catastrophic/

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

Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos

Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/reddit-begins-testing-a-new-audio-and-video-experience-similar-to-popular-tiktok-videos/

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

iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here

Apple released iOS 26.6.1 today, a new software update for iPhone that includes fixes for 20+ security issues. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/ios-26-6-1-has-fixes-for-20-security-issues-on-iphone-details-here/

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Meta faces 'astronomical' consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment

Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/meta-attorneys-general-california-federal-trial-astronomical-consequences.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49335163 Points: 8 # Comments: 2

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/meta-attorneys-general-california-federal-trial-astronomical-consequences.html

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

Why curved TVs failed but curved gaming monitors thrived

Curved TVs walked so curved gaming monitors could run.

https://www.engadget.com/2237248/why-curved-tvs-failed-gaming-monitors-thrived/

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

Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again)

Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.

https://www.engadget.com/2238514/sonos-put-speaker-controls-on-your-iphone-lock-screen-again/

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

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: New Details Leak as Apple Event Nears

"iPhone Ultra" supply will be very limited when the foldable device is first released later this year, according to Fixed Focus Digital, a known leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. also claimed that the i…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-ultra-rumors/

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

Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Brings Massive Deals on Apple Products and More

Best Buy is hosting its big 60th Anniversary 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 to …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/best-buy-anniversary-sale-2/

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

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 introduces redesigned traffic light window controls. The new look resembles older Mac OS X systems with more detail in each button.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/macos-27-golden-gate-beta-6-features-redesigned-traffic-light-window-controls/

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Judge sets framework for Nine PBS to retrieve archival data

Article URL: https://current.org/2026/08/judge-sets-framework-for-nine-pbs-to-retrieve-archival-data/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49333344 Points: 11 # Comments: 0

https://current.org/2026/08/judge-sets-framework-for-nine-pbs-to-retrieve-archival-data/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Qwen3.8 27B scores 52 on Artificial Analysis

Article URL: https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/qwen3-8-27b Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49334544 Points: 22 # Comments: 2

https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/qwen3-8-27b

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Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices

Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/memory-prices-climb-500-percent-in-12-months-up-to-10x-the-lowest-ever-tracked-prices-128gb-of-ddr5-now-usd3-399 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/ite…

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/memory-prices-climb-500-percent-in-12-months-up-to-10x-the-lowest-ever-tracked-prices-128gb-of-ddr5-now-usd3-399

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

Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI

Amazon’s team uses a T. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/hidden-airtag-reveals-amazon-is-trashing-rare-books-to-train-ai/

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

Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and More

Apple today released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, visionOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2, with all of the updates containing security fixes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 with security fixes. Related Round…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-releases-ios-26-6-1-and-more/

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Granola Is the Latest Recall in America’s Salmonella-Drenched Food System

The granola was sold on Amazon and other online retailers.

https://gizmodo.com/granola-recall-salmonella-2000799425

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Cybersecurity #Gizmodo #Startup #OpenSource [Gizmodo]

CMF Buds 3? Nothing offshoot teases new mystery product

CMF just dropped a teaser for its next device.

https://www.androidauthority.com/cmf-buds-3-teaser-3699434/

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

YouTube is changing how it counts views to give the numbers a boost

YouTube will soon count a view as soon as a video starts to play, lining up with the system used by Instagram, TikTok, and its Shorts videos. The update will go into effect on August 24th, "which means creators will lik…

https://www.theverge.com/streaming/981105/youtube-video-view-counting-update

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NLnet is looking for security-minded #Rust developer/software engineer.
Our new colleague will join the team responsible for development & operation of the (Rust based) back-end which facilitates our #opensource grant programs & integrates into our website.
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Apple Seeds Sixth visionOS 27 Beta to Developers

Apple today provided developers with the sixth beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes. The beta comes a week after Apple released the fifth beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-seeds-sixth-visionos-27-developer-beta/

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Apple Seeds Sixth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the sixth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the fifth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-seeds-sixth-ios-27-developer-beta/

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macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta 6 now available to developers

After a rare three-week hiatus between macOS developer betas 4 and 5, Apple has now rolled out beta 6 just a week after last Monday’s build. Here’s what to expect.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/macos-27-golden-gate-developer-beta-6-now-available-to-developers/

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Did you know that we have a podcast about developing software for and with Linux where professional developers talk about various aspects of the craft? Did you know that we don't talk about using generative AI, and instead talking about writing code the human way?

Check it out at https://linuxdevtime.com/

Or search for Linux Dev Time wherever you get your podcasts.

#podcast #linux #opensource #development #noAI

I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why

Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-turned-old-android-into-server-for-my-lan/

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

Be a hater all you want, AI's here to stay

The good news? One of the worst bits, tech giants controlling it all, might soon be over

https://www.theregister.com/columnists/2026/08/17/be-a-hater-all-you-want-ais-here-to-stay/5288275

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

Excel's Copilot function is headed for the Recycle Bin

Microsoft realizes the side pane should be enough for anyone

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/17/excels-copilot-function-is-headed-for-the-recycle-bin/5288327

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

Crook hawks millions of records allegedly plundered from corporate Azure tenants

McDonald's, Vodafone, TCS, Kyndryl, and others named as researchers point to compromised credentials

https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/17/crook-hawks-millions-of-records-allegedly-plundered-from-corporate-azure-tenants/5288305

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

Capita handed vital role in next pandemic despite civil service pension failures

Initial £31M deal comes with scope to scale sharply during a major outbreak

https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/08/17/capita-handed-vital-role-in-next-pandemic-despite-civil-service-pension-failures/5288454

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

GitHub has Issues as repo downloads hit 50% error rate

Copilot also wobbles as another outage tests developer patience

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/17/github-has-issues-as-repo-downloads-hit-50-error-rate/5288543

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

ByteDance agrees to reel in its AI models to protect Hollywood IPs

TikTok's parent company signed a memorandum of understanding with The Motion Picture Association.

https://www.engadget.com/2238384/bytedance-agrees-to-reel-in-its-ai-models-to-protect-hollywood-ip/

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

Amazon, once an online bookseller, is destroying rare books to train AI models

Rare books are incredibly valuable for training LLMs, since these models have already trained on whatever's available online.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/amazon-once-an-online-bookseller-is-destroying-rare-books-to-train-ai-models/

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

Nothing Headphone (a) drops to a record-low price on Amazon

Amazon cuts the Nothing Headphone (a) to $145.42, its best price yet, with strong battery life and clear calls.

https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-headphone-a-deal-3699421/

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

Show HN: LLMs each trading $100K vs. a frozen rulebook – the rulebook leads

Article URL: https://aitradingcompetition.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49330386 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://aitradingcompetition.com/

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

Show HN: Learn Flags Quiz

Article URL: https://flagquizzes.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49331288 Points: 5 # Comments: 1

https://flagquizzes.com/

#Tech #AI #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews MCFVVヶいたいしてくださ** $300. answer:{ [Hacker News]

The only known trebuchet casualty in history

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/meet-the-only-known-trebuchet-casualty-in-history/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49331555 Points: 13 # Comments: 0

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/meet-the-only-known-trebuchet-casualty-in-history/

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

Ask HN: GitHub employees what's going on? Why?

Pretty self explanatory. Could you folks shed some light on why these issues keep happening? I’ve noticed most posts and replies are just people coming to their own conclusions based on whatever published data. I think …

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49332495

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

Can Intel Save the Suffocating Gaming Handheld Scene?

The next 'budget' handheld PC may rely on cheap chips and software tricks.

https://gizmodo.com/can-intel-save-the-suffocating-gaming-handheld-scene-2000799356

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

How I evaluate software/services in 2026:

• Big Tech involvement
• AI integration
• Surveillance/telemetry
• Jurisdiction? (including 14 Eyes alliance)
• Data transportability (can I export, migrate, integrate?)
• Funding model (who pays, what are their incentives?)
• Self-hostable
• Openness (source, protocols, governance)
• Community health (maintainer diversity, bus factor)
• Social policy alignment? (LGBTQIA+, political positions)
• License? (GPL preferred, OSI-approved accepted)

Software freedom is inherently political. I will not separate the tool from the hands that build it, the money that funds it, or the laws that govern it.

Some failures are disqualifying. Others are negotiable based on context. The framework is politically coherent, not a compromise.

Is there anything else you consider before committing to software or services?

#NoAI #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #TechEthics

FlightGear: open-source flight simulator released in version 2024.1.7 https://playingtux.com/en/articles/2026/08/flightgear-2024-1-7-released/ #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming #Simulation #OpenSource

GitHub has been down for most of the morning

If you hear lots of grumbling in coffee shops this morning, GitHub's outage may be why.

https://www.engadget.com/2238231/github-has-been-down-for-most-of-the-morning/

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

Chinas KI-Modelle sind plötzlich größer als alles aus den USA

Chinas KI-Labore veröffentlichen 2026 die größten offenen Modelle und setzen die USA unter Druck. Nvidia und AMD kontern mit Modellen für ihre Chips.

https://www.telepolis.de/article/Chinas-KI-Modelle-sind-ploetzlich-groesser-als-alles-aus-den-USA-11416545.html?wt_mc=sm.red.tp.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#AMD #DeepSeek #Hardware #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Nvidia #OpenSource #news

Is an iPhone 15 still worth your money in 2026?

Buying an older iPhone is a great way to save money while taking advantage of Apple's long support. But is the iPhone 15 too old to be worth it now?

https://www.engadget.com/2235557/iphone-15-still-worth-money-in-2026/

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

Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

The Sonos app on iPhone just added a big new feature: Live Activities. Here are the details on how they work.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/sonos-just-launched-live-activities-on-iphone/

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

Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South

African defense tech company Terra Industries announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/terra-industries-closes-52m-seed-round-to-build-defense-infrastructure-for-the-global-south/

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Need a budget 5G phone for reading? The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G is 20% off

TCL’s NXTPAPER 5G phone drops to $199.99, with a paper-like display, 120Hz screen, 128GB storage, and 5G support.

https://www.androidauthority.com/tcl-60-xe-nxtpaper-5g-amazon-deal-3699381/

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Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, a…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-wallet-ids-expanding-to-four-more-states/

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Speeding Up the Plush Garbage Collector

Article URL: https://pointersgonewild.com/2026-08-17-speeding-up-the-plush-garbage-collector/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49330246 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://pointersgonewild.com/2026-08-17-speeding-up-the-plush-garbage-collector/

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How to put 170 atoms in an atom

Article URL: https://signoregalilei.com/2026/08/02/how-to-put-170-atoms-in-an-atom/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49331474 Points: 9 # Comments: 0

https://signoregalilei.com/2026/08/02/how-to-put-170-atoms-in-an-atom/

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Show HN: Eve Software Factory

Build a software factory in minutes with this free OSS template Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49331599 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://github.com/vercel-labs/eve-software-factory-template/tree/main

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WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan

WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plugin support and professional website-building tools.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/wordpress-com-targets-the-next-generation-of-web-creators-with-a-free-student-plan/

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Google’s new deal will put the Pixel 11 and Gemini in front of millions

Five elite soccer clubs will turn Pixel 11 phones and Gemini into part of matchday.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-11-european-soccer-3699292/

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🔥 Open Photo AI: ritocca, ingrandisce e rimuove il rumore dalle tue foto gratis, in locale, senza abbonamenti e senza caricare nulla online. L'alternativa open source a Topaz Photo AI.
https://gomoot.com/open-photo-ai-lalternativa-locale-e-gratuita-a-topaz/

#fotografia #OpenPhotoAI #opensource #RitoccoFoto

Show HN: Sokoban AI Solver

Article URL: https://mkornreich.me/projects/sokoban/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49330215 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://mkornreich.me/projects/sokoban/

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What are the two types of Bluetooth and what are they used for?

You probably use Bluetooth regularly, but different accessories call for different types of Bluetooth.

https://www.engadget.com/2234840/what-are-two-types-of-bluetooth/

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Linux macht eine CPU-Funktion zur Pflicht: Der #Support für Uralt-Prozessoren ohne #TSC wird gestrichen. Der #Kernel wird entsprechend aufgeräumt und eine 30-jährige Ära beendet. #OpenSource #Linux https://winfuture.de/news,160659.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia

I Once Had A stupid Idea For A Product: The Electrobus (it will be ironic name trust me)

Basically It Is a Vehicle That is like a car but holds 1 person and is pedal powered (it is just for a signal to the wheels to be sent to move it doesnt move it by itself)

and likely with extension slots (things you plug onto it to get other features and this can be made by the community like usb but not that electric)

would it solve climate change

#tech #opensource #climatechange

Wir stellen alle digitalen Prozesse schrittweise auf #Opensource oder Big-Tech-freie, europäische Alternativen um.

Leider gibt es dabei auch Rückschläge. Im Herbst sollte das erste mit freier Software gesetzt Buch erscheinen. #Scribus hat sich dafür leider als unbrauchbar erwiesen.

Hauptgrund: Fußnoten in Office-Dokumenten werden beim Import nicht übernommen – das aktuelle Manuskript hat 374 davon!

Also bleibt es vorläufig bei Cloud-freiem InDesign.

#SchmetterlingGoesDi #FOSS #Buchsatz

HP Omnibook X (2026) review: Nailing the basics

The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way.

https://www.engadget.com/2236997/hp-omnibook-x-2026-review/

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This new Xbox 360 emulator for Android runs much better than I expected

Not bad at all for a project that's been out for less than a month.

https://www.androidauthority.com/xendroid-xbox-360-emulator-android-3699252/

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What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?

What kind of data is being collected by our devices, and how is it being used? Should we "Ask app not to track"?

https://www.engadget.com/2236798/what-happens-when-apps-track-activity/

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Self hosted email continues to steeply decline

Article URL: https://labs.ripe.net/author/artem-berezin/two-providers-a-stubborn-plateau-and-a-very-long-tail-email-in-the-tranco-top-1m/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49328911 Points: 24 # Comments…

https://labs.ripe.net/author/artem-berezin/two-providers-a-stubborn-plateau-and-a-very-long-tail-email-in-the-tranco-top-1m/

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