Don't fall for this digital TV antenna myth
No, you can't get an antenna with a 6,000 mile range.
GrapheneOS project: pixel 11 no longer supports hardware memory tagging (MTE)
Article URL: https://bsky.app/profile/grapheneos.org/post/3mua32q4ds22e Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49490702 Points: 245 # Comments: 112
Magnetic core memory USB drive transfers files in sneakernet first — text and image files get moved between PCs via hugely constrained archaic memory tech
A dinner plate-sized magnetic core memory homebrew USB device has been used to transfer a text file from one PC to another for the first time.
Welcome to Night Vale cocreator Joseph Fink learned storytelling from Grim Fandango
10 out of 10 beard. | Photo: Ben Mekler Joseph Fink is the cocreator and cowriter of Welcome to Night Vale, arguably the most important fiction podcast ever. He's also the creator of the noir podcast Unlicensed and Alice Isn't Dead, which takes some of the conspiratorial cosmic horror of Night ...
OpenAI will pull its models from Cursor due to SpaceXAI acquisition
OpenAI is planning to cut off Cursor's access to its models on November 12, 2026.
Apple will be launching its first pair of smart glasses next year: Here’s what’s coming
As soon as next year, Apple will be debuting its first pair of AI-powered smart glasses. They’ll integrate Visual Intelligence and bring Siri to the real world. Here’s what we’re expecting.
Why clearing cache won't always speed up your devices
Clearing cache is a handy troubleshooting step, but you shouldn't use it all the time. Reckless use can actually slow your apps and devices down for a while.
Indirect Calling of Nested Functions on GCC Without Executable Stack
Article URL: https://uecker.codeberg.page/2026-08-29.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49490138 Points: 64 # Comments: 39
Get a 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C curved gaming monitor for $199 — 1440p 165 Hz screen is 39% off at Amazon for a limited time
The Samsung Odyssey G55C is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor with a 1440p QHD resolution and 1ms response time. It's currently on sale at just $199.99, saving you $130 off its $329.99 MSRP.
Brave browser adds email aliases to help users evade tracking
The latest version of the Brave browser, 1.94, introduces a feature called 'Email Aliases' that allows users to generate disposable email addresses when signing up to a new service. [...]
Startup raises $7 million to build backpack-portable 8.8-ounce drone interceptors — Mara claims 20x cost advantage over other interceptors, priced one-for-one against attack drones
San Francisco defense startup Mara has secured $7 million in a pre-seed round to produce what it calls Spike, a portable counter-drone system housed inside a backpack.
Engadget review recap: Google's Pixel 11 series and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
As my 20s are set to come to an end later this year, I’ve officially reached the age where sleeping in the wrong position or stretching just a little too far can cause aches and pains. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of massage guns, mostly because I’ve tried a few off-brand ones and just ass...
A lot of datacenter networks are run by absolute clowns. Not Amazon's
AWS keeps customer costs down in part through networking advances
What You Should Look For In A USB To Bluetooth Adapter For PC
Not all adapters handle Bluetooth devices equally well. The right blend of speed, range, and reliability keeps your wireless gear working the way you expect.
AWS mumbles about its cost-busting networking tech when it should be shouting
A lot of datacenter networks are run by absolute clowns. Not Amazon's
How to use the new Siri app in iOS 27
How to use the new Siri app in iOS 27.
Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU
The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction
The Z Flip 8 is designed to be used shut more than ever before. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge What do you want from a flip phone when it's closed? A simple interface, perhaps notifications and a widget or two, for handling the basics? Or a fully fledged Android experience shrunk down for...
Want to speed up your MacBook? Do these things first
Any Mac will become slower over time, but slowdowns don't have to mean a new machine. Try these tricks to get your computer running faster again.