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tech4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026)
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
aiHundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
China's First Frontier AI Export Controls: Mofcom Announcement No. 48
39 points · 23 comments on Hacker News.
From Charlemagne to the Kitchen Boy: Reading the Hamburg Rathaus
31 points · 3 comments on Hacker News.
Show HN: Wikihack – HackerTube, but for Wikipedia articles mentioned on HN
184 points · 51 comments on Hacker News.
Jackery made its portable power stations even smaller
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Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues
Five stories worth your time from our extended colleagues at CIO, Computerworld, Macworld, and PCWorld.
F/OSS Comics #13: BSD Unix, Part 3 – The Beginning of BSD Unix
125 points · 14 comments on Hacker News.
Bones may release proteins that slow aging and extend life span
88 points · 16 comments on Hacker News.
techHow long is a new Apple TV actually supposed to last?
Past Apple TV models have seen excellent support from Apple compared to some other product lines, but it's not a guarantee.
Trigger.dev customer environment variables exposed
93 points · 34 comments on Hacker News.
gadgets6 Google Maps features that work better on Android Auto vs. CarPlay
You would think that Maps would be the same regardless of your phone's brand, but there are some differences between the Android Auto and CarPlay experiences.
gadgetsHow to add and rearrange apps on your Samsung smart TV
Though your Samsung smart TV comes pre-loaded with the most popular streaming apps, you may want to add others and do some reorganizing while you're at it.
gadgetsAndroid Auto could upset your work-life balance with its next update
A hidden toggle buried in the Android Auto app's code isn't functional yet. Here's what it could do, what it might not, and what Google hasn't said so far.
OccupySaaS
273 points · 163 comments on Hacker News.
tech10 iPad widgets you probably didn't realize existed
Widgets take advantage of your iPad's large screen, and some of the best ones are often overlooked.
aiAI glasses can replace your prescription glasses, but should they?
You can easily get AI glasses with prescription if you need them, but before making the investment, it's recommended to learn the pros and cons of them.
techHow using one earbud more than the other can cause uneven wear and tear
Using one earbud may feel like the natural choice at times, but the reality is that it can chip away at their lifespan if you don't kick the habit.
techThis is the right way to clean your vinyl records
The answer depends on your budget - and how hardcore you want to get.
techHow to clean your PlayStation 5 without damaging it
Your PS5 requires occasional maintenance to run at its best, but it only needs a light touch.
gadgetsWhich Samsung S Pens can be located using SmartThings Find?
Not all of Samsung's S Pens are made the same. Only one of them can be found through the SmartThings Find network.
OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as ‘AI compute campuses’
Data centers are deeply unpopular. But what if we called them something else?
NASA hopes the commercial space industry can help save Hubble
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aiAnthropic updates Claude to stop it from recreating existing video games
Users can still lean on Claude to help with designing original or genre games.
gadgetsCeramic vs Titanium Apple Watch: Which material is better for overall durability?
An Apple Watch is a handy accessory for your iPhone, but choosing the most durable material can be challenging. This one is better suited to your needs.
AI can make tech CEOs’ lives easier. What about everyone else?
On Equity, we discuss why tech CEO statements can seem so tone deaf.
techHow to know if a USB-C cable is waterproof
If you need extra protection for your USB cables, knowing how to tell if they're waterproof beforehand is important. Here's how to check a cable's rating.
Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts
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tech5 ways to get Amazon Prime for free (or way cheaper)
Don't pay full price; you might already qualify for cheaper Prime or have another benefit that covers the membership fee
gadgetsHow to turn on the flashlight on your Android phone without unlocking it
You can easily access your flashlight on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices - here's how.
Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it
316 points · 351 comments on Hacker News.
Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features
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TechCrunch Mobility: A new, bigger AV boom is here
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach
The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets.
A fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leaked
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Show HN: HackerBooks – HackerTube, but for books mentioned on HN
1388 points · 231 comments on Hacker News.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world
Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world.
Lenovo's 'encrypted' fingerprint USB is just an unencrypted SD card in a case
491 points · 165 comments on Hacker News.
North Korea linked to massive Binance crypto heist
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Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like
Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar.
HomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointment
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Proving and improving the Platonic Representation Hypothesis with JEPAs
141 points · 71 comments on Hacker News.
Show HN: OmniDiff – Opensource, super fast, content aware Git difftool, in Rust
244 points · 70 comments on Hacker News.
New Zelda and GTA represent a games industry that no longer exists
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Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers
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techThe 30 Best Gifts for Star Wars Fans (2026)
From marble runs to advent calendars, these are the best Star Wars gifts for fans of all ages.
techThere’s a Free Video Editor Inside Google Drive That Anyone Can Use
You may not have noticed everything Google’s free software suite offers—especially a web app called Google Vids.
gadgetsThe Hollywood Color Nerd Who Shot ‘Knives Out’ Explains His Viral iPhone Camera App
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 dollars and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
gadgetsLenovo LOQ 15: The Only Gaming Laptop Worth Buying Below $1,500
As prices escalate on gaming laptops, there’s really only one affordable option still around: the Lenovo LOQ 15, which offers a better performance and display than its competitors.
space8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.
cloudWhat Democrats Can Learn From New York’s Data Center Moratorium
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
tech7 Best Travel Mugs (2026): Insulated, Leakproof, and Self-Heating
These top picks from brands like Ember, Owala, and Hydro Flask are built to last, keeping your drinks hot and your mornings smooth.
aiChatbots Are Leading Hikers Astray, With Dangerous Consequences
Outsourcing planning to AI can lead people to surrender their own critical thinking, which can have potentially deadly results in places like the backcountry.
techBest Chromebooks and Googlebooks (2026): Laptops With a Google Touch
While Google is heralding a new series of laptops called Googlebooks, Chromebooks are sticking around—for now. These are the ones to consider.
techA Newly Discovered Trail of Cosmic Debris Illustrates How the End of the Solar System Could Look
A dying star 1,600 light-years from Earth is surrounded by two rings of gas and dust that astronomers believe are the remnants of the planetary bodies it once hosted.
The AI cost of JavaScript frameworks
377 points · 292 comments on Hacker News.
Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers.
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’
Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape.
4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale
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Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act.
Get in the spooky spirit with these horrors from YouTube
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HackerTube: YouTube built from videos recommended by HN
2574 points · 569 comments on Hacker News.
OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round
OpenAI’s latest funding round doesn't seem to be living up to expectations.
From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.
The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max.
aiSpooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims
Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.
Mystery of 60-Second Fluctuations in Power Grids Solved
124 points · 53 comments on Hacker News.
techSeabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.
techThe FDA wants to pull its approval of a drug. It’s not so easy.
The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?
techGovee Christmas Lights 2 Deal: Save $25 on These Smart String Lights
Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. They’re WIRED-tested and 25 percent off right now.
techThere’s a Completely New Type of Whisky. It’s French and Made in Concrete Eggs
The founders of Maison Lineti are, in a world first, making single malt whisky as if it were wine—and the spirit world is mighty impressed.
One-minute frequency disturbances from synchronization in power systems
157 points · 51 comments on Hacker News.
Show HN: I rebuilt my old canvas 3D library as a small WebGL 2 library – phoria2
92 points · 17 comments on Hacker News.
Pile-ins, payouts, and pacing pressure: the investors behind the VCs open up
The money behind the money is thrilled, mostly.
Postgres 19 is late because so many more bugs are being found now
455 points · 287 comments on Hacker News.
spaceOnce again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere.
techFlesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.
techOh captain, our captain: Ars staff remembers Patrick Stewart
"For huge numbers of people, I will always be Jean-Luc Picard. ... We created an admirable individual."
aiSupersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers
Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.
aiAnthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.
aiDartmouth's provost warned us about AI cheating—but his own AI use cost him his job
People who love AI don't always love telling others they used it.
techOver 25% of people lie to get antibiotics—and their lies aren't even good
Faked symptoms still point to infections that antibiotics don't treat.
aiBasically no one is using AI agents for their DoorDash orders
But it's still early days for the relatively new e-commerce use case.
Copper – A minimal low-level programming language with OOP and generics
167 points · 93 comments on Hacker News.
spaceRare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust
A meteorite found in the Sahara is a rare piece of Mars' ancient crust.
aiFujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand
Low costs and offline security mean magnetic tape still has a job.
aiThousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says
Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.
techAnalysts find looming launch crisis is "more severe" than anticipated
There's no evidence that Starship will launch traditional satellites, either.
techGM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data
Owners of GM cars found their driving data had been sold to insurance companies.
Nibnib: Image compression with extreme decompression speed
148 points · 24 comments on Hacker News.
New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras
85 points · 36 comments on Hacker News.
Show HN: Point your camera at a landscape to learn about its geology
205 points · 47 comments on Hacker News.
Radiation Map of the World
178 points · 50 comments on Hacker News.
Tips for more effective fuzz testing with AFL++
121 points · 21 comments on Hacker News.