Spyware vendors found a way to make targeted ads even worse
Israeli adtech outfit allegedly helped spyware vendors infect phones while enjoying Google's seal of approval
Sipeed reveals Chinese-made DGX Spark and Ryzen AI Halo rival, expected to cost $3,999
Sipeed’s MaixStation pairs Axera’s AX8860P with 128GB of LPDDR5X at 273 GB/s to take on Nvidia’s DGX Spark and AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo.
Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.
John Ternus talks iPhone Duo, ‘cheap and crappy’ foldables in new interview
TIME has just published its list of the best inventions of 2026, and iPhone Duo made the list with John Ternus featured on the magazine cover. Here’s what Ternus said in his interview with TIME. more…
Tesla Roadster reveal live: Updates from the launch of the next-gen sportscar
Elon Musk has been saying the demo might be a literal "banger."
Is AI pentesting as good as a human pentester?
AI pentesting can uncover vulnerabilities missed by human testers, but it also has limitations in consistency, risk assessment, and understanding business context. Intruder compares the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches and explains where AI agents can improve security testing. [...]
LinkedIn is adding new tools to help people with their side hustles
The company says more of its users are holding down multiple roles.
The internet isn’t the best place for finding PC components to upgrade your computer — brick-and-mortar stores still reign supreme thanks to bundled deals
Component bundles are a great way of offsetting high prices on certain parts, but your proximity to a Micro Center may save you even more.
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Bank of America had to bring in 1,000 contractors to patch all the bugs Mythos identified
CEO said the workers were hired in Q2 and are still helping today
I know why the mathematicians weep
Article URL: https://www.derekthompson.org/p/i-know-why-the-mathematicians-weep Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50103630 Points: 331 # Comments: 543
Apple sets cutoff time for getting fastest iPhone Duo pre-order
iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow, and if you want the fastest checkout possible, Apple just set the deadline for completing its ‘Get Ready’ process. more…
EU negotiates sanction swap with China to rescue critical ASML supplier
The EU is reportedly negotiating with Beijing to remove Chinese restrictions on German ASML supplier Sindlhauser Materials, to prevent the China-dependent company from going out of business
Junji Ito’s Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV
The artist’s macabre short works have been adapted into eerily freaky 30-minute bites for television. We got a sneak preview of the next episode airing on HBO Max.
Wayland desktop for Linux with skeuomorphic design
Article URL: https://github.com/fyzugx/DEsk Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50103338 Points: 469 # Comments: 189
Microsoft: Windows Server 2022 reached end of mainstream support
Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 has reached the end of mainstream support and will remain in extended support until October 2031. [...]
TSMC sends scouts to check whether America's datacenters can deliver
Silicon giant budgets up to $64B for expansion while keeping an eye on construction progress and power supplies
C++26 Contracts: Introduction to Preconditions and Postconditions
Article URL: https://www.cppstories.com/2026/cpp26_contracts/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50103164 Points: 123 # Comments: 111
Xreal's new flagship One Pro+ AR glasses offer better brightness and increased comfort
There's still no camera here, so they won't be confused for pervert specs.