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A most improbable astronaut just went to space

A most improbable astronaut just went to space

"I pretty much, at that point in time, gave up on being an astronaut."…
The Download: a useful quantum machine and a record-breaking subsea tunnel

The Download: a useful quantum machine and a record-breaking subsea tunnel

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. …
The tiniest MMO

The tiniest MMO

At its peak, around 12 million people subscribed to World of Warcraft so that they could explore the realm of Azeroth together. The audience for Point…
Rime Raises $24M Series A to Scale AI Voice Agents for Enterprise Customer Calls

Rime Raises $24M Series A to Scale AI Voice Agents for Enterprise Customer Calls

Rime is handling over 100 million calls each month across multiple companies…
Sotheby's big T. rex auction raises concerns hype and wealth are upending science

Sotheby's big T. rex auction raises concerns hype and wealth are upending science

Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils.…
The Best Google Home Speaker (2026): Why Only One Model Still Makes the Cut

The Best Google Home Speaker (2026): Why Only One Model Still Makes the Cut

There’s now only one worth buying—but you can still access new features on older models you might already own.…
4 Best Personal Safety Alarms in 2026: Garmin, Sabre & More Compared

4 Best Personal Safety Alarms in 2026: Garmin, Sabre & More Compared

Make some noise for safety with our favorite alarms, from keychain sirens to wearable bracelets.…
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review: Great Power, Shocking Price (2026)

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review: Great Power, Shocking Price (2026)

But with great power comes a great price.…
How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?

How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?

"The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy. We're focused on making them cheap and light."…
Samsung’s new foldable display is harder to crease and damage

Samsung’s new foldable display is harder to crease and damage

Samsung has unveiled a new flexible display technology for foldable phones that's designed to be slimmer, more durable, and less prone to creasing. Th…
I tricked Claude into leaking your deepest, darkest secrets

I tricked Claude into leaking your deepest, darkest secrets

Article URL: https://www.ayush.digital/blog/the-memory-heist Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48916975 Points: 285 # Comments: 124…
My Ebike Delivery Went Missing. When I Tried to Recover It, I Ended Up in Chatbot Hell

My Ebike Delivery Went Missing. When I Tried to Recover It, I Ended Up in Chatbot Hell

Companies’ increasing reliance on AI chatbots isn’t making the customer service experience smarter. It’s just making it more infuriating.…
The PS6 sure sounds like a handheld

The PS6 sure sounds like a handheld

The video game industry is in turmoil. Microsoft and Sony are starting to pivot to their next consoles, but it's not looking great: Prices are soaring…
The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much Bigger

The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much Bigger

Official case counts likely capture only a fraction of US cyclosporiasis infections, and the outbreak is likely to get worse before it gets better.…
How I use HTMX with Go

How I use HTMX with Go

Article URL: https://www.alexedwards.net/blog/how-i-use-htmx-with-go Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48912175 Points: 232 # Comment…
Vancouver PD website features Quick Escape button that wipes itself from history

Vancouver PD website features Quick Escape button that wipes itself from history

Article URL: https://vpd.ca/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48914644 Points: 241 # Comments: 95…
Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares

Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares

SpaceX's latest residential dish - the Starlink V5 - is now available in "select areas." It's notably smaller and lighter than the V4 dish with improv…
I'm a USB-C Maximalist

I'm a USB-C Maximalist

Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/07/im-a-usb-c-maximalist/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48908214 Points: 229 # Comment…
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off July 2026

Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off July 2026

Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.…
Chegg Coupon Codes July 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More

Chegg Coupon Codes July 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More

Unlock Chegg promo codes, student discounts, and free trials for Chegg Study and Chegg Writing.…
Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week

Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week

Epic Games and Google have just jointly withdrawn their attempt to retroactively settle the lawsuit that's changing how Android app stores work in the…
Cursor 0day: When Full Disclosure Becomes the Only Protection Left

Cursor 0day: When Full Disclosure Becomes the Only Protection Left

Article URL: https://mindgard.ai/blog/cursor-0day-when-full-disclosure-becomes-the-only-protection-left Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/ite…
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B

OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B

Lightspeed is in discussions to lead the funding round, sources say.…
Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act

Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act

Article URL: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-freedom-of-information-act/a-77939695 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48905290 Points: 2…
Bonsai 27B: A 27B-Class model that runs on a phone

Bonsai 27B: A 27B-Class model that runs on a phone

Article URL: https://prismml.com/news/bonsai-27b Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48910545 Points: 315 # Comments: 109…
OpenAI Pushes Back on Apple Trade Secret Lawsuit: What the Dispute Means

OpenAI Pushes Back on Apple Trade Secret Lawsuit: What the Dispute Means

OpenAI has issued another statement on the lawsuit, this time suggesting it lacks merit.…
The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children und…
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now

Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now

Old and forgotten "shims" Microsoft failed to revoke have made Secure Boot bypasses simple.…
OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move

OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move

OpenAI's first hardware device is reported to be a screenless, AI-guided smart speaker that can move. Weird enough for you?…
Nothing’s good-looking Watch 3 Pro smartwatch is just $69

Nothing’s good-looking Watch 3 Pro smartwatch is just $69

While most fitness trackers are losing the screens to keep the price low, the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is a bit different. The budget-friendly smart…