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Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?
"The administrator's directive is a coherent and necessary vision for the future."…
Neutrino physicist wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize
Francis Halzen of University of Wisconsin-Madison led development of IceCube Neutrino Observatory.…
Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input
Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.…
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ArsPro gives you more ways to read while directly supporting our journalism.…
‘Artificial’ Roasts AI’s Creators—and Sends a Dark Warning About Its Dangers
From their dorky parties to their weird walks, the movie holds OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other stakeholders with contempt, while demonstrating their r…
The Sonos Beam 2 soundbar is $140 off
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale for $359 at Amazon and Best Buy during October Prime Day, a healthy $140 discount from its usual price, and $…
Alexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymore
If you've been using an older Amazon Echo device as a speaker through its 3.5mm aux input, Alexa voice commands to play or pause from line in may stop…
The Auk Mini Indoor Garden Is on Clearance for $199—Its Lowest Price Ever
Auk’s original countertop garden is on clearance for $199, with everything you need to start growing herbs indoors.…
8 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026)
I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.…
The best deals under $25 during October Prime Day
You could spend a lot on gadgets in our main October Prime Day roundup and get maybe one or two things. That’s all well and good, but you could spend …
Yeti Coolers and Cups Are Up to $100 Off for Amazon Prime Day
Snag some new Yeti gear in your choice of eye-popping colors while supplies last (which won't be long).…
The Best Prime Day Smart Home Deals Are Up to 50% Off (2026)
The right gadgets can make your house feel smarter. After extensive testing and price checks, these are the Prime Day smart home deals worth bagging.…
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Everybody’s Favorite Art TV Is Nearly Half Off Right Now
Samsung’s The Frame is the leading art TV for a reason. The matte display makes paintings look like museum pieces, not a glossy screensaver.…
OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again
“There's a perception of mobster behavior” from leading AI companies, one mathematician tells WIRED as OpenAI prepares to release more than 100 new so…
Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked
Googlebooks are here. The first models went on sale Sunday, October 4th, and we received review units of all five Googlebooks about 24 hours ago. Sinc…
Release of Polars 2.0
Article URL: https://pola.rs/posts/release-polars-2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49977177 Points: 253 # Comments: 40…
Meta's Muse Is an Adorable Privacy and Security Dumpster Fire
Article URL: https://www.techdirt.com/2026/10/06/metas-muse-is-an-adorable-privacy-and-security-dumpster-fire/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.…
Weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, say drugmakers
Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also melt away the years. Drug giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk say pa…
Best October Prime Day Mattress and Bedding Deals (2026)
From Birch’s organic mattress to my favorite cooling sheets, these are the Amazon Prime Day discounts worth a look.…
Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64
For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter packs multiple USB ports and is equipped with the ability …
Apple TV’s great year continues with Small Prophets
Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 - and a cozy new addition is helping expand its lineup even more. As the streaming service has attempted t…
We can’t just change the definition of ‘recording’
With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn't constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it'd be reaso…
Our favorite headphones and earbuds are cheaper during October Prime Day
We spotted a variety of discounted headphones and earbuds during October’s Prime Big Deals Days, with some of our favorite options discounted to at (o…
Mistral Large 4: "Le Chonk"
Article URL: https://mistral.ai/news/mistral-large-4/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49978116 Points: 250 # Comments: 28…
Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial
Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.…
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now
They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.…
A New Neurotech Startup Launches to Rival Sam Altman’s Merge Labs
Bridge Neurotech is planning to build a wearable brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound.…
The earbuds with the best call quality are cheaper than ever
Normally $169.99, the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are discounted to $135.99 during Amazon’s October sale, beating their previous low price of $149.99, and…
Friendship ended with Deno, now Node is my best friend
Article URL: https://dbushell.com/2026/10/03/deno-to-node/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49971719 Points: 204 # Comments: 119…
The planetary wave headed for California isn’t what you think it is
A rather strong "planetary wave" recently slammed into South America and is making its way toward California. In case you're worried about headlines w…