Turbine blades and vanes are among the most complicated turbine engine parts to build, with processes taking as long as 60 to 90 weeks. Because of this, Musk wants to bring their manufacturing in-house at SpaceX.
Article URL: https://ziglang.org/devlog/2026/#2026-08-27 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49499095 Points: 26 # Comments: 3
Apple’s first foldable iPhone should be making its debut in just over a week. In the development process, Apple was reportedly mulling the idea of launching a new Apple Pencil to use alongside the iPhone Ultra – though it probably won’t make it to market.
Anthropic is warning some Claude users that infostealer malware on their PCs has stolen active Claude login sessions, allowing attackers to access accounts and consume their usage. [...]
Keep an eye on the temperature when using your MacBook outside.
Article URL: https://fortune.com/2026/08/29/europe-summer-drought-desertification-threat-rivers-fish/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49498978 Points: 112 # Comments: 115
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has a couple new features in the pipeline for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 that’ll make it much more appealing for health-conscious users. The company is also testing two finishes for the rumored ceramic version.
It'll still show up as Lake Ontario for Maps users in Canada.
A team of veteran developers has recompiled Donkey Kong 64 in C, so it runs natively on Windows, Linux, and Mac. The entire project is free, uses no generative AI, but still includes more features than any vibecoded retro revival slop you can find online. You do need to bring your own ROM, though.
Multiple extensions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge delivered a malware framework that deployed modules to steal cryptocurrency, sensitive data, and browser history, as well as inject ClickFix lures. [...]
Article URL: https://thezvi.wordpress.com/2026/08/29/metr-and-redwood-offer-holy-postmortem-of-the-huggingface-hack/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49498787 Points: 31 # Comments: 9
Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.
Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without riski...
Article URL: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/66504 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49498201 Points: 115 # Comments: 142
Early builds of Valve games from 2003 to 2013 have been found in a 12TB archive pulled from the company's old servers. These pre-release versions act like time capsules, preserving the state of the game from before it underwent massive changes.
Several developers, publishers, and studios have had their laptops and handheld consoles stolen at Gamescom 2026. However, the organizers said that it's only responsible for general security, and exhibitors can book individual booth security separately.
This throwback game has simple controls and graphics, but the actual gameplay can be as complex as you want.
We are ready to touch down for your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition. This time around our deals are landing alongside truck loads of price drops from the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, as well as the ongoing $50 discount on AirPods Pro 3 and the all-time low on AirTag 2 at $20 a pop. Some othe...
Adata's Urban Tapsafe portable SSD sports magnetic face plates, a metal mounting clip, the ability to unlock the drive with your phone, and share selective access with others via an app.