We ported the original Doom to SQL
Article URL: https://cedardb.com/blog/sqldoom/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49948300 Points: 156 # Comments: 22
Online retailers that don't support digital wallets are losing Gen Z customers
A study suggests younger people are more likely to walk away if their preferred payment option isn't supported.
Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think
Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access. more…
'Neanderthals Among Us' review
Article URL: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/review/neanderthals-among-us-peter-sahlins-review Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49947565 Points: 64 # Comments: 53
ICE is reportedly using a Palantir database to compile dossiers on protestors
An attorney representing protestors said this infringes on First Amendment rights.
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94
"...we were making history."
Watch F1 on Apple TV tonight, free for everyone in the US
The Bahrain Grand Prix is streaming for free on Apple TV this weekend, subscription not required. Rather amusingly, the location of the Bahrain Grand Prix is actually in Sepang, Malaysia. Usually, F1 on Apple TV requires a paid subscription. But this weekend, it’s free for everyone to tune in. Y...
Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’
A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.
Indie App Spotlight: ‘HEVCut’ helps you trim your photo library without deleting anything
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Everyone has issues with iPhone storage. Even if you use iCloud, Apple has a large gap between tiers, w...
ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, aiding FBI
A suspected ShinyHunters hacking group member known online as "Rey" has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the extortion group. [...]
Here’s why I upgraded from the Apple Watch Series 10 to Series 12
I’m someone who doesn’t often upgrade my Apple Watch right when a new one comes out. The Apple Watch Series 10 I owned prior was only purchased this January, despite initially coming out in September 2024. That said, Apple Watch Series 12 was a highly compelling purchase, despite the fact that th...
How to check the temperature of your PC's CPU
There's some solid free software that can help you keep tabs on your computer's health.
Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs
The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.
Ethernet cables can do more than just improve home internet
With some add-ons, these can gain a second life.
Capcom plans to use AI to speed up the game development process
The company previously said it won't use AI-generated content in its games.
The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered
A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.
The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price Hike
The price of anything with memory is skyrocketing thanks to AI. Aging streaming devices are no exception.
Automating my 35mm film scanning pipeline
Article URL: https://shannadige.com/blog/darkroom/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49946148 Points: 63 # Comments: 44
7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV Pro gets shocking 50% price hike driven by AI memory shortage
The Shield TV Pro remains one of Nvidia’s longest-running consumer devices, but its $299.99 price tag now makes the streaming box considerably more expensive than when it launched.
Capcom is preparing for a ‘future where we create games together with AI’
Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI, but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech. During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a title: "The Outlook and Future of the REX Project, Further Evolving ...