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SpaceX won’t remove all of xAI’s unpermitted turbines for another year

SpaceX won’t remove all of xAI’s unpermitted turbines for another year

SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more months.…
Google fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI

Google fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI

Article URL: https://blog.google/security/chrome-stronger-with-every-update/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49120097 Points: 281 #…
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 Intelligence, Performance and Price Analysis

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 Intelligence, Performance and Price Analysis

Article URL: https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/deepseek-v4-flash-ga Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49120299 Points: 274 # Comme…
Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human

Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human

The startup is building voice models designed to make AI phone calls pass the Turing test.…
This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend's Incompetence

This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend's Incompetence

An ad for Orchid suggests the AI agent can fix relationship problems by simply doing everything for inconsiderate partners.…
Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety

Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety

Gemini Robotics 2 includes three models, but only one is publicly available right now.…
Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required

Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required

The last two versions of Chrome have included more patches than the previous 23 combined.…
Just because a game is on disc doesn’t mean it will work in the future

Just because a game is on disc doesn’t mean it will work in the future

DoesItPlay tracks the many "physical" games that don't work without the Internet.…
How a Yale AI-cheating dispute became a 13-count federal lawsuit

How a Yale AI-cheating dispute became a 13-count federal lawsuit

A disputed exam, an unreliable detector, and one very late Apple Pages file.…
Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review: For Multisystem Gamers

Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review: For Multisystem Gamers

Its latest Pro headset can mix between four inputs and has improved wireless connectivity over the originals.…
Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake turns it into a paranoid tech thriller

Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake turns it into a paranoid tech thriller

Cape Fear has always been a thriller about paranoia. And in 2026 there are few things less trustworthy than technology. Apple TV's recent remake of Ca…
This tattoo is permanent, pain-free, and might soon come in the mail

This tattoo is permanent, pain-free, and might soon come in the mail

The refurbished railway station in London I entered last week had none of the usual signs of being a tattoo studio. The walls were devoid of any art, …
DeepSeek-V4-Flash Update

DeepSeek-V4-Flash Update

Article URL: https://api-docs.deepseek.com/updates/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49119559 Points: 282 # Comments: 118…
SJY Zeph Open-Back Headphones Review: Music Through Magnets

SJY Zeph Open-Back Headphones Review: Music Through Magnets

SJY’s Zeph are brilliant wired headphones, using flippable earcups for two different takes on your favorite music.…
Daisy One Review: Comfy and Tactile Headphones

Daisy One Review: Comfy and Tactile Headphones

The company’s first headphones look very stylish and have great tactile features, but underwhelm on sound quality.…
6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.…
The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key

The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key

Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of securit…
The session you cannot take with you

The session you cannot take with you

Article URL: https://earendil.com/posts/session-portability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49118781 Points: 289 # Comments: 61…
Montana’s new “right to try” law can’t come soon enough for some

Montana’s new “right to try” law can’t come soon enough for some

Kris DeVault is desperate. His son, Brody, was born in March 2023. It wasn’t long before he started to show signs of developmental delay, says DeVault…
The World Is Too Hot. El Niño Is Partly to Blame

The World Is Too Hot. El Niño Is Partly to Blame

Heat waves are simultaneously hitting Europe, North America, and Asia, driven in part by the hot waters in the tropical Pacific—and climate change.…
Ron Gilbert started production on Thimbleweed Park 2

Ron Gilbert started production on Thimbleweed Park 2

Article URL: https://www.grumpygamer.com/twp2_announce/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49107246 Points: 238 # Comments: 111…
The AI Aesthetic

The AI Aesthetic

Article URL: https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2026/ai-aesthetic/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49117099 Points: 240 # Comments: 113…
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments

SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments

Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.…
Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026

Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026

Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free s…
How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in …
The loss of Situational Awareness

The loss of Situational Awareness

I am not by any means an expert at finance but I think I do now have some advice for people who are: Do not name your hedge fund anything that will be…
Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.…
Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

I was recently laid off after 18 years, and gave myself 100 days to build soething useful in public. CheapFoodMap is a crowdsourced map of meal under …
Google will expand age checks on Android worldwide till the end of the year

Google will expand age checks on Android worldwide till the end of the year

Article URL: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/07/google-play-age-signals-api-safer-experiences.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinat…
'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark copyright ruling

'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark copyright ruling

Article URL: https://remysharp.com/links/2026-07-23-35890312 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49109440 Points: 416 # Comments: 161…