Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.
HomeKit Weekly: Linkind’s Smart Light Stick brings flame effects with Matter support
“Flame effects” is not something I’d used before in a smart bulb, so this was a super interesting concept to me. Linkind’s Smart Light Stick aims to bring the idea of a “live flame” to a smart bulb, and it works with Apple Home out of the box thanks to Matter.
How long is a new Fire TV Stick actually supposed to last?
Fire TV Sticks can last for years, but how many? Here's how to know when support ends for your device and when to upgrade.
Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China
Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
GiveWP WordPress donation plugin flaw lets hackers execute server commands
A maximum-severity vulnerability in the GiveWP plugin for WordPress allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the hosting server. [...]
Here’s how Apple Watch Ultra 4 will differentiate itself from prior models
Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming on September 9, here are the key ways it’s rumored to differentiate itself from prior models.
Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge
Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
ChatGPT and Codex now support multiple Gmail and Google Calendar accounts
OpenAI confirmed today that ChatGPT and Codex users can now add multiple Gmail and Google Cal accounts. Here are the details.
What's the difference between Dolby Atmos and lossless audio?
If you're seeing these labels in your music apps and wondering what they do, let this article walk you through how they work.
There's a new Twitter in town, even though a judge has yet to rule on a trademark injunction
"The public square is open again, and definitely not affiliated with X in any way."
Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced
"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."
Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent
Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.
Secrets of the Atomic City
Article URL: https://longreads.com/2026/08/06/radiation-paducah-atavist/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49481672 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.
Save hundreds on a TCL mini-LED TV with quantum dots and high refresh rate
Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for ...
Attimet (YC F24) Is Hiring Members of Technical Staff – Engineering and Research
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/attimet/jobs/6btZFDg-member-of-technical-staff-engineering Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49481423 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day
James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi blockbuster returns to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary.
68-year-old imprisoned after making $1.3 million by pirating IPTV services
A 68-year-old has been sentenced in the U.K. to more than six years in prison for operating an illegal IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service that generated £980,812 ($1.3 million) over three years. [...]