
From cutscene tips to early item grabs, here's my advice for getting started with the remake of one of my personal favorite Metal Gear games. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/11-tips-for-getting-started-in-metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater/#ftag=CADf328eec

Growing proxy adoption reflects businesses preparing for uncertainty, while UK regulators consider tighter VPN restrictions.

Cyberattacks target retailers’ data daily while layered defenses and proactive strategies ensure resilience and customer trust.

Few technological shifts have generated as much excitement and anxiety as the introduction of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-and-the-future-of-work-evolution-not-extinction

Microsoft’s Windows 10 reprieve buys time, but risks grow for businesses delaying urgent IT modernization.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-windows-10-support-extension-lifeline-or-stay-of-execution

Quantum computing promises innovation, but it also brings risk. Here’s why cybersecurity must catch up now.

Article URL: https://gwern.net/everything
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44980339
Points: 39
# Comments: 6

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 22. It's an odd one, shaped like a domino to mark the new NYT dominos game, Pips. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-the-friday-aug-22-domino-shaped-puzzle/#ftag=CADf328eec

Grok users have inadvertently made their chats searchable on Google by using the share button.

A new pocket-sized Starlink alternative promises secure military communications — safe from interference by billionaire CEOs. The system, named the RU1, was unveiled today by Swedish startup TERASi. It’s billed as the world’s smallest and lightest mm-Wave rad

The Good Place is one of the titles leaving Netflix in September 2025, and we'd hate for you to miss it.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/everything-leaving-netflix-in-september-2025

Peacemaker season 2 episode 1 retcons a big moment from last season's finale – and it needed to for storytelling reasons.
Hey HN! I’m Lukas Dickie the founder of Changefly and I’m truly excited to share with you our latest release of Changefly ID with Anonymized Identity & Age Verification.
By putting privacy first and using a novel approach to account protection, Changefly ID offers a path to a safer, more secure, and less-intrusive internet for everyone:
- Changefly ID for anonymous authentication + ANONYMIZED identity & age verification for services that are required to verify minimum age
- Zero-knowle
Article URL: https://demo.dynamicslab.ai/chaos
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44978286
Points: 18
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I recently worked on running a thorough healthcare eval on GPT-5. The results show a (slight) regression in GPT-5 performance compared to GPT-4 era models.
I found this to be an interesting finding. Here are the detailed results: https://www.fertrevino.com/docs/gpt5_medhelm.pdf
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Article URL: https://www.begaydocrime.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44980004
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This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John talk about the Pest 4 released, Prompt Injections, Try/Catch, 1Password for sudo, AOL dialup ends, and more… Links from the show: ! ! ! Discover San Diego ! ! ! | Meetup Pest v4 Is Here — Now with Browser Testing | Pest – The […]
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Pokud jste se těšili na roboty řízené mozkovými organoidy, je to tady. Vědce napadlo pěstovat mozečky na grafenu, což se velice osvědčilo, a pak je hned šoupli do laboratorního robopsa. Funguje to skvěle, mozkové organoidy s grafenovým rozhraním reagují na prostředí. Jak se zdá, grafen čeká hvězdná kariéra v neuroinženýrství. http://www.osel.cz/14214-mozkove-organoidy-s-grafenovym-rozhranim-ridi-robopsa.html

Hot weather can damage your iPhone or Android phone, sometimes permanently. Learn how to keep it safe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/keep-your-phone-from-overheating-when-the-temperature-spikes/#ftag=CADf328eec

A web-based attack known as clickjacking has been demonstrated to be able to get information from password managers using auto-fill settings. Here’s how it works and what you can do to protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-may-not-want-to-use-your-password-managers-auto-fill-heres-why-and-what-to-do-instead/#ftag=CADf328eec

We've been doing it wrong the whole time. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-you-keep-kitchen-knives-in-a-block-this-simple-trick-will-keep-them-sharp-for-longer/#ftag=CADf328eec

The streamer debuted new footage and first looks at Anime NYC. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-anime-hits-anime-nyc-blue-eye-samurai-splinter-cell-deathwatch-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google has given us a sneaky peek at a new Nest smart speaker, but what will it be, and do we really want it?

From the second part of Wednesday season 2 to brand new originals, this is the full list of everything new on Netflix in September 2025.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/everything-new-on-netflix-in-september-2025

I got to spend time with Hisense's 116UX, the first RGB mini-LED TV, to see how this new technology performs.

Names, emails, phone numbers, and more leaked after a recent cyberattack against TPG Telecom.

Concept designer AR 4789 dared to dream big, sharing his vision for the next evolution of Windows, Windows 12.2, which features nostalgic Windows 7 and Windows 10 themes with a less aggressive AI push.

V roce 2010 si mohl windowsák přecházející na Linux připadat jako někdo výjimečný. V roce 2025 je pro takový pocit potřeba jít zase o dům dál. Naštěstí to ale lze. Můžete zkusit třeba FreeBSD. https://www.root.cz/clanky/jak-se-zije-s-freebsd-na-desktopu-po-15-letech-v-linuxu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced that he's leaving the Halo developer after working at the studio for more than two decades. In Parsons' place, Justin Truman, a general manager on Destiny 2 and Bungie's chief development officer, is taking over as studio head.
"After more than two decades of helping build

Since it was announced in June, Trump Mobile has committed to an increasingly-surreal smoke-and-mirrors approach to its promised T1 smartphone. Despite the initial claims that the phone would be made in the United States, it seemed

I first posted Splice CAD as an in-browser tool for making cable harnesses.
Since then it’s grown in both features and scope — the direction is moving from “harness-only” toward a lightweight CAD for wiring and electrical assemblies. New functionality includes:
Editing Enhancements
- Full undo/redo to easily restore editor state
- Multi-select & group actions to move, delete, and add components
- Bulk connect tool to create straight-through, crossover, or custom wiring patterns qui

Article URL: https://ips-dc.org/report-executive-excess-2025/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44978655
Points: 165
# Comments: 117
Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/the-onion-print-subscribers-6c24649c
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44978869
Points: 19
# Comments: 1
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/the-onion-print-subscribers-6c24649c

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 22, No. 1,525. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-22-1525/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 22, #803. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-22-803/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 22, No. 537. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-22-537/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 22, No. 333 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-22-333/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can stream the anti-hero flick in less than one week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/marvels-thunderbolts-release-date-and-time-on-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

China's Vivo Vision competes with many of the same design elements as Apple's Vision Pro. But is the honeymoon already over? https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/vivo-vision-mixed-reality-headset-steps-up-to-apple-but-still-a-tough-sell/#ftag=CADf328eec

Both hands-on and hands-off systems required human intervention to avoid accidents in this study. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/you-cant-trust-your-cars-driving-assistance-system-yet-aaa-report-finds/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET wellness experts and tested popular wearable technology for athletes training outdoors this summer. Here are the devices for runners, bikers, swimmers and hikers. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/best-fitness-trackers-for-outdoor-athletes/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI Mode can now do most of the work to find dinner reservations for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-ai-mode-is-getting-new-agentic-features-for-restaurant-reservations-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Done with a group chat? Here's how to ghost it on any service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-or-android-heres-how-to-finally-escape-that-endless-group-chat/#ftag=CADf328eec


The hugely popular British crime drama returns with Jasper Tempest tackling grief and romance in between the sleuthing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-professor-t-stream-season-4-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

ChatGPT 5's habit of admitting ignorance instead of guessing is a huge step for AI development.

A raid in Malaysia uncovered nearly 700 counterfeit hard drives, exposing a global scheme recycling used devices as new.

After one month with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, I can’t understand why you’d want anything else.

Ghost tapping scams exploit stolen payment card data, burner phones, and Telegram markets, allowing syndicates to launder money through retail fraud while evading detection.

A major breach of Microsoft’s SharePoint platform has triggered a cybersecurity crackdown, and Chinese companies are now locked out of key programs.

Copilot’s new home screen brings recent files, app vision, and quick access to your projects — all wrapped in a calmer, cleaner UI.

Nearly a week after the end of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends, the game's developers have announced changes being made based on fan feedback.

At least 18 protesters were arrested at Microsoft headquarters after police said the group became aggressive during Israel genocide protests.

AXL is a towering Tarantula that's coming to Grounded 2, and Obsidian Entertainment has provided an official first-look.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-tarantula-axl-teaser

Bungie CEO Pete Parsons is stepping down, with the iconic game developer now being led by Justin Truman.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/bungie-ceo-pete-parsons-retiring

Screenshots of FSR 4 files accidentally published by AMD on GitHub reveal that the GPU maker was or is working on a second version of FSR 4 that works with older GPUs.
Power Supplies
Portable Monitors


Google has announced plans to sell a custom version of its Gemini AI models for government agencies. "Gemini for Government" includes access to existing tools like NotebookLM, and "Google-quality enterprise search, video and image generation cap

Spotify and Instagram are cozying up for more seamless music sharing. Two new features make it easier for Spotify's nearly 700 million users to share their favorite tunes.

Germany-based search engine and browser nonprofit Ecosia is the latest party to make an offer for Google's Chrome. Questions about Chrome's fate have been swirling since the news that the Department of Justice would push for

Article URL: https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-does-the-us-use-water
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44971850
Points: 46
# Comments: 19
https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-does-the-us-use-water
Article URL: https://joshuavaldez.com/the-unbearable-slowness-of-ai-coding/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44976437
Points: 74
# Comments: 44
https://joshuavaldez.com/the-unbearable-slowness-of-ai-coding/

Article URL: https://giansegato.com/essays/probabilistic-era
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44976468
Points: 55
# Comments: 25

Article URL: https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/pull/8289
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44976568
Points: 321
# Comments: 149

Article URL: https://api-docs.deepseek.com/news/news250821
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44976764
Points: 139
# Comments: 20

Article URL: https://desunit.com/blog/in-the-long-run-llms-make-us-dumber/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44976815
Points: 29
# Comments: 4
https://desunit.com/blog/in-the-long-run-llms-make-us-dumber/

Article URL: https://www.dbreunig.com/2025/08/21/a-guide-to-ai-titles.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44976929
Points: 17
# Comments: 3
https://www.dbreunig.com/2025/08/21/a-guide-to-ai-titles.html

Article URL: https://pydevtools.com/blog/uv-format-code-formatting-comes-to-uv-experimentally/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44977645
Points: 13
# Comments: 9
https://pydevtools.com/blog/uv-format-code-formatting-comes-to-uv-experimentally/


On Google’s podcast, Martin Splitt explains how default lazy loading can delay LCP, why some libraries hinder indexing, and how to verify fixes.
The post Google: Why Lazy Loading Can Delay Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

GPT-5 is now accessible across all platforms, getting a truly universal rollout in Microsoft. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-gave-gpt-5-some-work-tasks-in-copilot-heres-whats-new/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new AI model may help NASA and NOAA better forecast auroras. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meet-surya-a-new-ai-model-from-nasa-and-ibm-that-can-predict-solar-flares/#ftag=CADf328eec

In an exclusive interview with CNET, Honor's President of Product Fei Fang reveals how the V5's AI model will allow for more speed, accuracy and privacy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honors-magic-v5-boasts-on-device-live-ai-call-translation-for-guaranteed-privacy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Do you embrace being a Virgo or Pisces? Netflix's new astrology collection is for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflixs-new-astrology-hub-has-shows-inspired-by-your-sign/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google says current methods of measuring AI's impact aren't telling the full story -- and has offered a new method it hopes to standardize. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-much-energy-do-your-ai-prompts-consume-google-just-shared-its-gemini-numbers/#ftag=CADf328eec