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ngrok developer educator publishes guide arguing that data compressors and large language models are functionally equivalent at their core.

Asha Sharma posted about the RPG's 'incredible scale' while developers held a labor action outside the studio.

The decentralized social network has lost more than half its peak users since late 2024, but CEO says the app isn't the only measure of success.

The app bundles ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex, arriving about a month after Anthropic's Claude Linux app.

The AI-focused systems language built by Chris Lattner's team reaches its first stable release after three years of rapid iteration.

Images of limited-edition hardware featuring Triforce motifs and Hylian Crest designs surface online, fueling speculation of an imminent Nintendo Direct.

An Axios journalist describes how relying on AI to help with books has undermined their capacity to read independently.

Manus will reverse its $2B Meta acquisition and resume operating as a standalone company, with users required to back up data by August 23.

Yellow-themed digital-only console arrives September 15 alongside Insomniac's game, alongside covers for existing hardware.

ZDNet analysis of Cloudflare traffic finds Linux desktop share climbing sharply, with AI developer tooling cited as a driver.

Investigation finds medical research service falsely advertises human methodologists, uses AI agents and stolen identities.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and Pro 4 will soon offer at-home hearing tests and sound amplification, launching in Q4 2026.

Starting mid-September, Spotify will badge profiles that 'do not represent a real person' and exclude AI artists from recommendations by default.

Linux desktop developers outline plans for search overlays, customizable quick settings, and calendar reorganization.

The 2000 book that cost its author $65k in debt and a 25-year curse is reissued Sept. 15, now that Silicon Valley's anti-government ethos has proven prescient.

The Chicken Scheme compiler reaches version 6.0, announced across programming communities.

Apple Reference Image feature in iOS 27 beta 5 will let users prove photos came from an iPhone camera, addressing the rise of synthetic media.

Bluesky rolls out tools to let users filter reposts from specific accounts and auto-number long threads.

A newly surfaced FCC filing shows Sonos developing premium Ace Ultra headphones as CEO Tom Conrad ties new hardware to a broader AI and whole-home strategy.

An appellate ruling clears the way for thousands of social media addiction cases against Meta to advance past a procedural hurdle.

Apollo, Blackstone, BlackRock, and others partner with chipmaker to fund massive data center buildout for AI computing.

Ninth Circuit rejects tech giants' immunity defense under Section 230, clearing path for litigation over addictive design.

Apple expands AirPods firmware testing to the public, introducing custom EQ, Siri AI compatibility, and GymKit support.

A Jefferies downgrade claiming Apple scrapped its 20th-anniversary all-glass iPhone was countered within hours by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The new assistant lets users control devices, build automations, and troubleshoot issues through natural language in the SwitchBot app.

Developers from Heroic Games Launcher launch open-source reverse-engineering effort to run Xbox PC games on Linux and macOS.

The software giant is negotiating with TSMC for production capacity as it seeks to reduce reliance on Nvidia.

The three partners will develop and operate dedicated data center infrastructure to support Anthropic's Claude AI platform.

Upcoming budget flagship features last year's Exynos 2500 chip and 4,900mAh battery at a €50 price increase.

Open-source programming language and environment ships major update with new tree browser, Objectland examples, and system-wide improvements.

The 'SteamBoy' reuses genuine LCD Steam Deck parts and a repurposed VR display, though the built-in screen doesn't work yet.

The retro-inspired mechanical keyboard kit can now be purchased fully built, eliminating the need for assembly.

Chinese drone maker HoverAir unveils a 2-in-1 device combining a three-axis gimbal camera with a magnetically-attached drone body launching via Indiegogo.

The chatbot answers questions about fuel, towing, and maintenance before arriving in-car in 2027.

Two new language features allow explicit control over trait implementation scope and field mutability in Rust.

Google's AI overviews hallucinate facts, companies poison Reddit for search rankings, and the internet's archival infrastructure is collapsing.

Following an Epic Games legal victory, Google now allows third-party app stores to be distributed through its own Android marketplace.

Reports say Microsoft has hiked Windows 11 OEM license costs, compounding existing RAM and component price increases for laptop and desktop buyers.

A New York Times investigation finds AI agents logging in and finishing online coursework end-to-end, undermining the value of online degrees.

Blog post argues toggle controls lack necessary affordances and should be replaced with clearer alternatives like checkboxes.

The country plans to target materials, parts, equipment, and fabless companies to boost domestic chip production.

Linux kernel maintainer Linus Torvalds says AI tools are behind a surge in patch volume, though he's not thrilled about the size of the upcoming 7.2 release.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reports record monthly sales growth, signaling robust demand for AI hardware despite market volatility.

Chinese makers shipped ~19,100 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, up from 5,100 a year earlier, vastly outpacing US competitors.

Major AI companies publicly claim the technology will free workers' time, but their own employees work extended hours contradicting those promises.

A growing community restores decades-old machines like the Xerox Alto, with 3,500+ attending this year's festival celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary.

Developer creates tool to translate Android ARM64 VR applications to run natively on Vision Pro without requiring JIT compilation.

A reader's email questions why Goedecke accepts software's automation without resistance; their extended conversation exposes deeper disagreement about how workers should respond to AI.

CachyOS ships monthly update with enhanced installer and desktop profiles; roadmap signals upcoming server variant.

A routine recurring Ask HN post drew community discussion and cross-platform syndication, with no other notable content.

A developer named Theo's criticism of Apple's iOS development restrictions sparks debate about whether consumer boycotts can drive corporate change.

Developer examines how storage engines balance write speed against durability by moving computational work to different system layers.

New digital audio workstation combines live performance, arrangement, and mixing in three integrated workspaces.

New open-source tool identifies which lines of text were written by humans versus AI agents in collaborative editing workflows.

Engineer achieves supersonic projectile velocity using only a falling weight and mechanical leverage, surpassing physics constraints.

Pulitzer Prize winner warns tech companies are replacing democratic government with rule by algorithms and corporations.

A 1998 W3C article on URL stability gains renewed attention from the developer community.

A startup is selling patterned garments designed to fool AI cameras, with drop live on Kickstarter and limited runs of 50 units each.

Flock Safety says it partners with over 5,000 law enforcement agencies across 6,000 communities; outlets publish interactive map showing neighborhood coverage.

Software engineer explores who should pay for reliable code repository availability as GitHub instability raises concerns.