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Article URL: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/07/keychron-announces-first-open-source-firmware-for-gaming-mice Comments URL: https://news.ycom…

Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription
Ars Pro subscribers get customizable layouts along with no ads and no trackers.…

Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026)
Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.…

Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price
Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in…

xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law
xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statut…

Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI
Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.…

Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for…

Gaming and IRL worlds collide in Jumanji: Open World trailer
"I'm beginning to suspect we are not in Jumanji."…

Anthropic is finding bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them
Microsoft is on a mad dash behind the scenes to patch exploits before hackers find them.…

Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
"We're feeling pretty good about that," Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.…

Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies
Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.…

Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning
Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.…

Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play
Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.…

French musician Kavinsky found dead
Article URL: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/29/dj-kavinsky-known-for-his-track-nightcall-found-dead-at-his-paris-home Comments URL: https://…

Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever
As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seve…

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we g…
KOReader
Article URL: https://koreader.rocks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49095865 Points: 328 # Comments: 114…

What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages?
AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.…

Encore AI raises $30M to build AI agents that learn from customer calls
The startup analyzes calls, messages and CRM data to identify effective sales techniques and turn them into playbooks for AI agents.…

Remarkable’s refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that’s over $350 off
A lot of us here at The Verge are fans of Remarkable’s digital note-taking tablets, and right now one of its higher-end options is much cheaper than u…
Half-Life ported to Mac OS 9
Article URL: https://mac-classic.com/news/half-life-ported-to-mac-os-9/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49089814 Points: 255 # Comm…

More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’
Novelists, journalists, and power LinkedIn posters are embracing first-person narratives and idiosyncrasies to avoid being mistaken for chat bots.…

Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure
If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.…

No, You Probably Shouldn’t Lease Your iPhone
With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affo…

Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms
After the recent Xbox outage even blocked people from playing offline disc-based console games, Microsoft is trying to soothe concerns that you don't …

We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety
Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the syst…

Audi has a new flagship designed with the US in mind: The 2027 Q9
The new full-size flagship SUV starts at $87,700 when it goes on sale in Q4.…

Braun Promo Codes: 15% Off July
Unlock exclusive savings on Braun IPL, shavers, and grooming products. Find verified Braun promo codes and expert tips to maximize your discounts.…
Donate to GrapheneOS
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Delayed Gratification – Proud to Be 'Last to Breaking News'
Article URL: https://www.slow-journalism.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49085731 Points: 224 # Comments: 124…