Technology

Blue Prince became a bonding — and learning — experience for my family

I've always been the gamer in the family. When my son was born nearly 11 years ago, gaming was one of the things I looked forward to sharing with him.…

2026-07-12

How Doctors die. It’s not like the rest of us (2016)

Article URL: https://archive.cancerworld.net/featured/how-doctors-die/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48876741 Points: 197 # Comme…

2026-07-12

The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?

New climate evidence adds context to these long voyages.…

2026-07-12

The fight against AI data centers is just beginning

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the data center buildout, follow Emma Rot…

2026-07-12

Here’s How Apple Is Updating Its Child Safety Features in iOS 27

Apple has announced several new Child Safety features coming soon to iPhones and other devices. Here’s what’s changing.…

2026-07-12

28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.…

2026-07-12

Modern decor may be straining people's brains

Article URL: https://studyfinds.com/modern-decor-may-be-straining-peoples-brains/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48873424 Points: …

2026-07-12

Best External Hard Drives (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.…

2026-07-12

Mesh LLM: distributed AI computing on iroh

Article URL: https://www.iroh.computer/blog/mesh-llm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48876505 Points: 208 # Comments: 48…

2026-07-12

Show HN: Ant – A JavaScript runtime and ecosystem

Hello HN!I'm the author of Ant, a JavaScript ecosystem built around a runtime with its own JavaScript engine. Ant also includes a package manager, the…

2026-07-12

FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun

If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's call…

2026-07-11

Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut

If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower mi…

2026-07-11

SpaceX wants to launch 100k more Starlink satellites for 100x the bandwidth

Article URL: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/spacex-wants-to-launch-100000-more-starlink-satellites/ Comments URL: https://news.ycomb…

2026-07-11

A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death

It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.…

2026-07-11

Successful companies go blind

Article URL: https://ianreppel.org/how-successful-companies-go-blind/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48859678 Points: 217 # Commen…

2026-07-11

An update on residential proxies and the scraper situation

Article URL: https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1080822/990a8a5e2d379085/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48864252 Points: 210 # Commen…

2026-07-11

Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page

The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our fam…

2026-07-11

Beatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That Cleans Itself

The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleane…

2026-07-11

A tasty RPG that will make you very hungry

Roleplaying games are often defined by excess. Storylines that span dozens of hours, side quests so big they could be their own game, massive worlds t…

2026-07-11

The perfect kit for all your tiny repairs

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 135, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, crank the AC, and a…

2026-07-11

Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review (2026): Not the Brightest

There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.…

2026-07-11

The tech of 'Terminator 2' – an oral history (2017)

Article URL: https://vfxblog.com/2017/08/23/the-tech-of-terminator-2-an-oral-history/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48862365 Poin…

2026-07-11

We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?

More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.…

2026-07-11

China’s Tianwen-2 Space Probe Has Rendezvoused With Earth’s Quasi-Moon

The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamo’oalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to Earth.…

2026-07-11

Best Hiking Boots (2026): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.…

2026-07-11

Einstein's relativity rules chemical bonds in heavy elements, new research shows

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aei1285 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48866134 Points: 221 # Comments: 78…

2026-07-11

El Niño Is Already Wreaking Havoc on Pacific Fisheries

As the climate phenomenon sends warm water surging across the eastern Pacific, some parts of the fishing industry are suffering—but other regions are …

2026-07-11

Are you filthy enough for a $700 portable shower?

Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that's easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week t…

2026-07-11

Exclusive: How Jay-Z Pulled Off a Surprise-Filled Show During New York’s Wildest Summer

Summer 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut Reasonable Doubt. To honor it, he put on a massive concert at Yankee Stadium—complete with per…

2026-07-11

In Emacs, everything looks like a service

Article URL: http://yummymelon.com/devnull/in-emacs-everything-looks-like-a-service.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48857230 P…

2026-07-11