Advanced Compilers: The Self-Guided Online Course
Article URL: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6120/2025fa/self-guided/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48583606 Points: 148 # Comments: 16
13 Best Essential Oil Diffusers 2026: Tested and Reviewed
I tested over a dozen top home diffusers for scent strength, longevity, special features, and more. The Urpower Aroma is my favorite option for most people.
iOS 27 speed improvements won’t matter individually, but will collectively
It’s not unusual for both hardware and software companies to make claims about faster performance for new models and new software releases. I generally roll my eyes a little at these since they often refer to tiny improvements that would hardly be noticed in real life usage. Apple has claimed mor...
How to Watch the Knicks Parade on NYC Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Artist Morry Kolman will be livestreaming feeds of the NBA champions’ ticker-tape parade from NYC’s traffic cameras—and this time, the city’s Department of Transportation isn’t demanding he stop.
FreeBSD 15.1 lands, but desktop dabblers still have to draw their own GUI
Better laptop sleep and Wi-Fi support make the beastie more portable-friendly, but getting beyond the shell remains a DIY job
Hospitals and universities repurposing drugs at 90% lower cost
Article URL: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/hospitals-and-universities-repurposing-drugs-at-90-lower-cost Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48583386 Points: 8 # Comments: 2
Chinese makers of DRAM modules, SSDs have a serious advantage over American and Taiwanese suppliers, says SMI SVP — state guidance secures local DRAM and SSD supply while the Big Three chase AI margins
CCP directives can be lifebuoy for Chinese producers of DRAM modules and solid-state drives as domestic memory makers may be obliged to support the module industry.
Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep
By focusing on sleep, ScreenZen’s app-blocking Halo gadget is downright dreamy compared to the rest.
.gitignore Isn't the Only Way to Ignore Files in Git
Article URL: https://nelson.cloud/.gitignore-isnt-the-only-way-to-ignore-files-in-git/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48583356 Points: 123 # Comments: 31
NASA is sending an orbiter to Mars with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space
NASA has teamed up with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space for a 2028 Martian mission.
Digital entrepreneur creates humorous 'physical NFT minting device' using a Raspberry Pi in quest for 'infinite money machine' — contraption trained on M3 MacBook can generate an NFT in 3 seconds, has so far sold one for $9.92
An enterprising young man aims to catch up with the collective wealth of Elon Musk, and his first money spinner is a portable NFT minting gadget.
Apple and Intel are working together to build chips in America, says President Trump
President Trump took to TruthSocial tonight to confirm what was previously rumored: Apple and Intel have agreed a partnership where Intel will manufacture chips for future Apple devices, using Intel’s American-based fabrication sites. The breadth and depth of the agreement is unclear. It is unlik...
Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2016 security update failures
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing the June 2026 security updates to fail on Windows Server 2016 systems that weren't up to date. [...]
Geoengineering still faces major practical challenges
Solar geoengineering is often portrayed as a sort of emergency brake. Something along the lines of Pull in case of climate emergency to scatter light-reflecting particles to bounce sunlight out of the atmosphere and cool the planet. But it might be less like a simple brake and more like a complic...
Sennheiser debuts open-ear Accentum Clip earbuds with nine hours of battery life
Sennheiser joins the open-ear earbud craze with its first clip-on design.
Transport for London keeps Capita behind wheel of road charging ops in £912M extension
Replacement deal now expected in mid-2029 as body says safe transition will take at least five years
Kaspersky finds malware hidden in Steam Wallpaper Engine that hijacks accounts to spread itself — dozens of malicious packages downloaded tens of thousands of times
Attackers have spent the past several months smuggling malware into Steam through animated desktop wallpapers.
Locked Out of the World Cup: A Year Marked by Barriers, Borders, and Broken Access
The 2026 World Cup promises a global celebration. Many Arab fans may find themselves locked out.
Frontier Airlines site leaks all personal info with just a glance at a boarding pass, researcher claims — booking number and last name nets you every passenger's personal info, including address, passport, TSA PreCheck, and most credit card info
Frontier Airlines site leaks all personal info with just a glance at a boarding pass — just a booking number and last name nets you all passengers' personal info including address, passport, TSA PreCheck, and most credit card info
Oracle support timelines for Fusion Middleware tighter than expected
Big Red drops ominous mention of 'Market Driven Support' beyond 2027 - but there's good news for AIX users