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A lifeless RTX 4090 with 48GB of VRAM landed on a repair bench, showing no display output. What followed was a deep dive into diagnostics, power rail checks, and trace hunting—only to reveal hidden PCB damage so severe that even expert fixes couldn’t bring the GPU back from the dead.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/dead-rtx-4090-gets-cooked-b

Firefox rolled out update 141 last month with AI enhanced tab groups, but an issue simmering under the hood has only now come to a head.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/new-local-ai-integration-into-firefox-spurs-complaints-of-cpu-going-nuts-chip-and-power-spikes-plague-new-version-141-x

The Asus Vivobook 16 Flip Laptop is available at Amazon for one of its best prices to date — $949 instead of its usual $1,999.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/the-asus-vivobook-16-flip-laptop-is-on-sale-for-all-time-low-usd949-at-amazon

A post on Ubisoft's news page reportedly announced that FX is working on a TV show adaptation of the Far Cry franchise. The page

Article URL: https://magazine.sebastianraschka.com/p/from-gpt-2-to-gpt-oss-analyzing-the

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Article URL: https://matklad.github.io/2025/08/09/zigs-lovely-syntax.html

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These meal kits require less actual cooking with precooked meats and prechopped veggies. Three editors cooked several recipes to see how the speedy service holds up in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/gobble-meal-kit-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Old phones make surprisingly capable home security cameras with just one app. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/this-free-hack-turns-any-old-smartphone-into-a-security-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

Given the recent updates from rival BCI makers Synchron and Neuralink, we're taking a closer look at both companies, the similarities and differences in their approach, and what the future holds for the world of brain-computer interfaces. https://www.cnet.com/videos/synchron-vs-neuralink-bci-brain-implants-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec

Think expired makeup is harmless? Think again. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/what-expired-makeup-is-really-doing-to-your-eyes-and-skin/#ftag=CADf328eec

We've accumulated CNET's expert, energy-saving tips that can minimize your waste and help you spend less. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/your-home-energy-cheat-sheet-to-lower-energy-bills-and-create-a-greener-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

The season curtain-raiser at Wembley sees the EPL champions take on the cup-winning Eagles. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-community-shield-soccer-livestream-liverpool-vs-crystal-palace-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Gmail's 15GB limit doesn't have to hold you hostage. Here's how to escape it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-gmail-trick-saved-my-overflowing-inbox-and-its-completely-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Enzo Maresca's Blues wrap up their preseason preparations with a home clash against the Rossoneri. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-chelsea-vs-ac-milan-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sticky, stubborn residue on your skillet? One simple thing can lift it cleanly. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-everyday-kitchen-staple-cleans-cast-iron-better-than-soap-ever-could/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Foxes begin their campaign against an Owls team in crisis. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/efl-championship-soccer-stream-leicester-vs-sheffield-wednesday-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The European giants face off at Signal Iduna Park in both teams' final warmup match before the start of their new campaigns. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-borussia-dortmund-vs-juventus-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-11-august-2025

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-11-august-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-11-august-2025

More new games are launching on Xbox this week from August 11 through 17, including Madden NFL 26.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-xbox-games-launching-august-11-through-august-17-2025

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is once again a fantastic laptop for gaming and everything else, but ASUS pursued more power at a cost, and I'm conflicted.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-review

Core configs for Intel's Nova Lake mobile lineup has reportedly leaked, with the top HX variant featuring up to 28 CPU cores and 4 GPU cores. Nova Lake-H and Nova Lake-U families also detailed.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-nova-lake-mobile-specs-leaks-out-top-end-hx-variant-to-feature-28-cpu-cores-and-4-xe-cores-entire-lineup-is-rep

Natalie built the schematics and circuit herself, but ordered the clear PCB from a third-party supplier.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/self-taught-modder-builds-completely-transparent-game-boy-color-circuit-board-that-actually-works-pcb-looks-stunning-when-matched-with-fully-transparent-shell

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has publicly dismissed a RISC-V code contribution from a Google engineer as 'garbage.'

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linus-torvalds-calls-risc-v-code-from-google-engineer-garbage-and-that-it-makes-the-world-actively-a-worse-place-to-live-linux-honcho-puts-dev-on-notice-for-late-submissions-too

A social media account linked to China state media says that users should avoid Nvidia chips.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/china-state-media-says-nvidia-h20-gpus-are-unsafe-and-outdated-urges-chinese-companies-to-avoid-them-says-chip-is-neither-environmentally-friendly-nor-advanced-nor-safe

Microsoft is putting Copilot Gaming (Beta) on the Game Bar for Xbox Insiders, while giving every creator access to its new AI-driven 2D to 3D feature (as long as you have a Microsoft Account).

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-brings-ai-powered-assistance-to-gaming-copilot-gaming-beta-and-copilot-3d-creative-feature

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Article URL: https://hypr.land/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854508

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Article URL: https://underjord.io/booting-5000-erlangs-on-ampere-one.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854525

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Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/adult-sites-use-malicious-svg-files-to-rack-up-likes-on-facebook/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854545

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Article URL: https://worksonmymachine.ai/p/mcp-an-accidentally-universal-plugin

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854860

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Article URL: https://gitpi.us/article-archive/inside-os2/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854989

Points: 28

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Article URL: https://ygdp.yale.edu/phenomena/try-and

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44855079

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I built a search engine for engineering blogs because I was tired of manually checking individual company blogs to find real-world production examples.

The problem: When learning a new technology, the best insights often come from how companies like Google, Meta, or Stripe actually implement it in production. But these gems are scattered across dozens of separate engineering blogs with no way to search across them.

What I built: Engineering.fyi indexes engineering blogs from ~15 companie

You can quickly find the last time you called your mom on your iPhone -- and reminder: You should probably call your mom. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iphone-users-find-calls-faster-with-this-trick/#ftag=CADf328eec

Phones, TVs, and routers still use power even when switched off. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-unplugging-a-few-devices-helped-me-knock-100-off-my-electric-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you struggle with mindfulness and staying present like I do, this app might help you, too. https://www.cnet.com/health/the-merlin-bird-id-app-is-better-than-meditation-and-its-not-just-for-birders/#ftag=CADf328eec

Set your security cams to help with your health, pet care or pest control. They can even help you care for older relatives. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/how-to-turn-your-security-camera-into-an-all-purpose-home-care-tool/#ftag=CADf328eec

Booking flights using Google's trends saves you more than just time. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/want-super-cheap-tickets-google-says-shop-flights-on-these-exact-days/#ftag=CADf328eec

I learned a few portable AC quirks in my first year of ownership to help you decide if one of these compact coolers is right for your home. https://www.cnet.com/news/thinking-of-buying-a-portable-ac-5-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google could follow Apple in dropping the physical SIM card slot on its flagship phones in the US.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/new-google-pixel-10-rumor-suggests-it-could-ditch-physical-sims-and-go-esim-only

Apple begns limited testing of AI chatbot in its support app, offering basic troubleshooting with privacy safeguards - and human fallback if needed.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/forget-talking-to-a-human-apple-is-rolling-out-ai-chatbots-in-its-customer-service-app

OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/i-asked-openais-new-open-source-llm-to-complete-a-test-designed-for-children-is-it-smarter-than-a-10-year-old

A software engineer, who previously accused AWS of 'digital execution,' has shared the good news that his data has now been restored.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/cloud-storage/aws-users-data-returned-because-one-human-being-inside-aws-decided-to-give-a-damn

Intel is continuing to drop more Linux maintainers and Linux drivers due to corporate restructuring within the company.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/major-intel-linux-driver-projects-are-dying-due-to-intel-layoffs-and-corporate-restructuring-compatibility-and-reliability-issues-could-increase-over-time

WinRAR flaw CVE-2025-8088 was serious but has been fixed in version 7.13.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/newly-discovered-winrar-exploit-linked-to-russian-hacking-group-can-plant-backdoor-malware-zero-day-hack-requires-manual-update-to-fix

https://x.com/flowersslop/status/1953908930897158599

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44842635

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https://gptblindvoting.vercel.app/

Article URL: https://github.com/microsoft/poml

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44853184

Points: 31

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https://github.com/microsoft/poml

Article URL: https://mill-build.org/blog/14-bash-zsh-completion.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854035

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Article URL: https://github.com/mendableai/open-lovable

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44854120

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Špatné zprávy se na nás valí ze všech stran. Přesto skoro každý tvrdí, že je optimistou. Je to snad proto, že je to cool a nechceme vybočovat z řady, nebo je v tom něco víc? A co je pravdy na tom, že optimismus je spojen s lepším fyzickým, duševním a sociálním zdravím? http://www.osel.cz/14195-jsem-optimista-nebo-pesimista.html

If you want to compost but don't know where to start, this guide is for you. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/composting-101-what-you-can-cant-throw-compost-bin/#ftag=CADf328eec

New OpenAI gpt-oss models aim for low-resource performance and enterprise use, though their real-world capabilities remain unverified outside company-controlled benchmarks and documents.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-has-new-smaller-open-models-to-take-on-deepseek-and-theyll-be-available-on-aws

This week, Symfony completed the migration to PHPUnit 12 in the 7.4 branch, which required many changes during the past weeks, such as replacing annotations with attributes. In addition, we updated the container XML dumping process to not require the PHP… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-971-august-4-10-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Monster season 4 will tell the story of Lizzie Borden. Here's everything we know so far about the next chapter of the Netflix true crime anthology series.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/monster-season-4

Article URL: https://melonking.net/

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Article URL: https://github.com/denizsafak/abogen

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Fyzici na ETH Zürich postavili optickou soustavy v laseru, ve které dokázali levitovat s objektem ze tří nanokuliček, který připomíná nanozmrzlinu. Tento objekt se stal největším, u jakého jsme zatím detekovali kvantové fluktuace nulového bodu. Tohle všechno dokázali za pokojové teploty. http://www.osel.cz/14194-zazrak-optomechaniky-nanokulicky-udrzi-kvantovy-stav-za-pokojove-teploty.html

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 10 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-aug-10/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 10, No. 321 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-10-321/#ftag=CADf328eec

In space, no one can hear you stream! Our guide explains how to watch Alien: Earth online and stream episodes wherever you are.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-alien-earth-online-from-anywhere

A massive phishing campaign driven by mobile attacks and Telegram-based kits may have exposed over 115 million US cards without breaching banks directly.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/massive-leak-of-over-115-million-us-payment-cards-caused-by-chinese-smishing-hackers-find-out-if-youre-affected

Article URL: https://twitter.com/jxmnop/status/1953899426075816164

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44850260

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Article URL: https://whynothugo.nl/journal/2025/08/06/gpts-and-feeling-left-behind/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44851214

Points: 96

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https://whynothugo.nl/journal/2025/08/06/gpts-and-feeling-left-behind/

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62wx23y2v1o

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44824088

Points: 37

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Article URL: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/gpt-5-overdue-overhyped-and-underwhelming

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44851557

Points: 191

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Article URL: https://justbuynothing.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44851590

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https://justbuynothing.com/

If success could be measured by numbers, Battlefield 6 would invent new math. The game, which is in its open beta right now, has just crossed the 500,000 player count on Steam, beating not only every other Battlefield before it, but also every COD title ever.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/battlefield-6-reaches-all-time-record-half-a-mill

https://kieranhealy.org/blog/archives/2025/08/07/blueberry-h...

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44832908

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https://bsky.app/profile/kjhealy.co/post/3lvtxbtexg226

Article URL: https://research.eye.security/consent-and-compromise/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44850681

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https://research.eye.security/consent-and-compromise/

Article URL: https://wuu73.org/blog/aiguide1.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44850913

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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle, No. 1,513, for Sunday, Aug. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-10-1513/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 791, for Sunday, Aug. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-10-791/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 525 for Sunday, Aug. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-10-525/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sandisk’s 256TB SSD prioritizes density and power safety over speed, with no SLC cache and unverified performance claims creating uncertainty about its real-world effectiveness.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/no-thats-not-a-misprint-sandisk-unveils-massive-256tb-ssd-to-power-the-next-generation-of-ai-workloads-so-dont-think-youll-ever-get-one

OpenAI has restored GPT-4o for ChatGPT following backlash — but the warmer, more personable model is now paywalled.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/gpt-4o-is-back-from-the-dead-the-best-friend-of-many-chatgpt-users-now-comes-at-a-price

AI is far more than the likes of ChatGPT and Copilot, and while these online tools are accessible to all, there are plenty of reasons to start using localized tools on your PC instead.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/5-reasons-to-use-local-ai-tools-over-copilot-or-chatgpt-anyone-can-try-it-so-why-wouldnt-you

FFmpeg 8.0 s AV1 přes Vulkan Video, KDE Discover dostává podporu flatpak+https a řeší se klávesa Copilot, týden v GNOME #211 nejen o HDR a podsvícení. https://www.root.cz/clanky/linus-torvalds-nezacleni-risc-v-patche-je-to-odpad-kent-overstreeet-komentuje-linusovo-ticho-kolem-bachefs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

It's been a few years since we last heard anything about the Space Invaders movie that is reportedly in the works, but a new report suggests things are inching forward again. According to

Article URL: https://world.hey.com/dhh/the-framework-desktop-is-a-beast-636fb4ff

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44841262

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Article URL: https://jyn.dev/an-engineers-perspective-on-hiring

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44845251

Points: 32

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https://jyn.dev/an-engineers-perspective-on-hiring

Article URL: https://www.nber.org/papers/w34033

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44845273

Points: 40

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https://www.nber.org/papers/w34033

Article URL: https://blog.glyph.im/2025/08/r0mls-ratio.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44845957

Points: 5

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Article URL: https://ch.at/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44849129

Points: 14

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https://ch.at/

Article URL: https://prufrock.substack.com/p/the-the-hollow-men-at-100

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44850063

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https://prufrock.substack.com/p/the-the-hollow-men-at-100

A five-year-old breach of LuBian mining pool led to a silent $14.5 billion Bitcoin theft caused by weak key security and zero detection.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/the-biggest-heist-of-all-time-involved-over-usd14bn-of-crypto-being-stolen-and-it-went-undetected-for-five-years

XConn set to demo a PCIe Gen 6.2 and CXL 3.1 solution, aiming at AI infrastructure despite unknowns around real-world performance and reliability.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-next-stage-in-ai-power-xconn-set-to-reveal-end-to-end-pcie-gen-6-offering-higher-bandwidth-than-ever

Dial-up connectivity stalwart AOL has set a date for cutting off the remainder of its old-tech internet holdouts.

https://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/network-providers/aol-will-end-dial-up-internet-service-in-september-34-years-after-its-debut-aol-shield-browser-and-aol-dialer-software-will-be-shuttered-on-the-same-day