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Article URL: https://news.asu.edu/20250725-environment-and-sustainability-new-global-study-shows-freshwater-disappearing-alarming

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44779178

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Article URL: https://andreas-kupries.github.io/critcl/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44779240

Points: 13

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Article URL: https://grantslatton.com/how-to-design-document

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44779428

Points: 49

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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 4 No. 519. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-4-519/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 4, No. 1,507 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-4-1507/#ftag=CADf328eec

China's underground AI chip repair industry thrives as demand soars and smuggling continues.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/potentially-tens-of-thousands-of-faulty-nvidia-ai-chips-end-up-in-these-obscure-chinese-repair-shops-it-may-mask-something-even-more-vital

BioShock fans will have to wait even longer to find out if we're going to Rapture, Columbia or a brand new city since the next game in the franchise may be headed back to the drawing board. According to a report from Bloomberg, the latest BioShock game that's being develope

Article URL: https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/the-early-modern-camera-obscura

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44748226

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Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/electronic-health-records

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44775485

Points: 33

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https://spectrum.ieee.org/electronic-health-records

Article URL: https://theconversation.com/yosemite-embodies-the-long-war-over-us-national-park-privatization-261133

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44778087

Points: 36

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Article URL: https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/carlo-palombo

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44778710

Points: 35

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Article URL: https://growtika.com/chatgpt-shared-chats-seo-indexing-privacy-leak/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44778764

Points: 31

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https://growtika.com/chatgpt-shared-chats-seo-indexing-privacy-leak/

Article URL: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/caracas-on-the-potomac

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44778911

Points: 6

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Article URL: https://kashw1n.com/blog/nodejs-2025/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44778936

Points: 18

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Ruská společnost Uralvagonzavod vyvíjí unikátní tankový systém Šturm. Mělo by jej tvořit velitelské vozidlo na tankovém podvozku, které ovládá četu robotických tanků s buldozerovými radlicemi, vybavených tankovým dělem a dalšími zbraňovými systémy, včetně termobarických raket. Šturm by měl doslova prorážet cestu dalším útočícím jednotkám. http://www.osel.cz/14186-utok-rizeny-na-dalku-rusko-testuje-roboticky-tankovy-system-sturm.html

The tournament heads to Atlanta as the Cherries take on the Hammers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-summer-series-stream-bournemouth-vs-west-ham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

EA DICE's next Battlefield game attempts to recapture the magic of older entries in the series, but a preview event showed a mixed bag. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-played-battlefield-6-hands-on-with-the-return-to-big-battle-warfare/#ftag=CADf328eec

New signing Bryan Mbeumo is set to make his debut as the Red Devils look to seal the series with a win over the Toffees. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-summer-series-stream-man-united-vs-everton-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple has fallen far behind in the competitive market of AI-powered chatbots, but it may have a plan for an in-house option that aligns with the company's "

Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/research/persona-vectors

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44777760

Points: 52

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Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/un-report-finds-united-nations-reports-are-not-widely-read-2025-08-01/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44777869

Points: 10

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https://www.reuters.com/world/un-report-finds-united-nations-reports-are-not-widely-read-2025-08

Article URL: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2025/08/time-theft-at-the-terminal.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44778088

Points: 3

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Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 supports the Pro Pen 3, offers matte display drawing, and preloaded software, but its Android ecosystem still feels limited for professionals.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/wacoms-unique-movinkpad-11-android-tablet-with-pro-pen-3-support-gets-its-first-review-and-aspiring-illustrators-will-love-it

Right now at Amazon, you can find the Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox gaming headset for $30 — one of the best prices we've seen for this 3.5mm wired PC-compatible headset since it was first released.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razers-pc-compatible-blackshark-v2-x-xbox-gaming-headset-dips-to-usd30-on-amazon-wired-3-5mm-connector-cans

Peri Fractic has confirmed that a community-led acquisition of Commodore Corp has been signed, sealed, and paid for.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/commodore-corporation-bv-acquisition-completed-by-fan-led-consortium-prepare-for-new-retro-futurist-products-with-the-deal-signed-sealed-and-paid-for-ahead-of-schedule

Battlefield 6 reportedly has impressive performance on both PC and console. The studio is targetting 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S by default while PC gets to enjoy an uncapped frame rate. New reports even suggest 300+ FPS at 1440p, on a 9800X3D paired with an RTX 5080, without upscaling.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/ryzen-7-9800x3d

Article URL: https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.19/CBA/people/dsculley/index.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44775830

Points: 31

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Article URL: https://viewfromthewing.com/83-billion-wasted-showing-up-at-the-airport-3-hours-before-your-flight-is-a-system-failure-no-ones-trying-to-fix/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44776314

Points: 17

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Article URL: https://bastian.rieck.me/blog/2025/fulbright/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44776434

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https://bastian.rieck.me/blog/2025/fulbright/

Commentary: Why are Apple's best phones restricted to black and white or silver and gold? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-17-pro-feature-i-want-most-more-colors-beyond-monochrome-and-metal/#ftag=CADf328eec

These tips will help you recycle like a pro. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/recycling-aluminum-cans-stop-crushing-them-and-do-it-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Chinese robotics company Unitree's new humanoid robot starts at $5,900. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/unitree-just-launched-its-most-affordable-humanoid-robot-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec

I put Photoshop's AI tools to the test. Here's how my experience went, plus my tips on how you can best use generative fill, remove and expand. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-are-the-photoshop-ai-tools-worth-using-how-i-use-ai-to-edit-my-photos/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Hoops kick off their title defence at Celtic Park against The Buddies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/scottish-premiership-soccer-stream-celtic-vs-st-mirren-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll root for them even when they nearly drive each other crazy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-youve-ever-fallen-for-a-disaster-dinner-in-america-will-hit-too-hard/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll attract more birds when your feeder is in the right spot for safety and visibility. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-expert-approved-feeder-hacks-turned-my-yard-into-a-bird-hotel/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sadly, Hallmark’s Providence Falls comes to a close after its three-part mini-series. But does it have to? The cast have an ingenious idea for it could return, and I think it’s genius.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/theres-already-one-major-way-the-cast-of-providence-falls-could-return-in-the-hallmark-universe-and-i-think-its-incredible

Lecoo Mini Pro is a compact Ryzen-powered PC with USB4, Radeon 780M, and strong connectivity, offering surprising versatility for work and light gaming.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/lenovos-unknown-lecoo-brand-just-launched-an-exciting-mini-pc-that-brings-only-one-question-to-mind-when-will-lenovo-sell-one-of-these-outside-of-china

It looks as though the Pixel 10 phones will get a brand new color, and it could roll out to other devices too.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/it-looks-as-though-googles-fresh-new-pixel-10-color-will-reach-the-pixel-buds-pro-2-as-well

SIHOO upgraded its Doro C300 mesh office chair in the form of a new Pro version, and while it's certainly comfy and competitively priced, I'm not sure it's worth the upcharge over the standard version.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/sihoo-doro-c300-pro-office-chair-review

Gigabyte has removed unofficial PCIe 5.0 support from its B650 motherboards in the latest BIOS update, citing stability concerns. While PCIe 4.0 remains sufficient for most GPUs, the move highlights AMD’s strict chipset segmentation and could signal similar changes from other vendors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-quietly-d

Banned from sale in the US, DeepCool’s Assassin VC Elite features an upgraded vapor chamber coldplate. We tested it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel’s Core i7-14700K CPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/deepcool-assassin-vc-elite-review

The console needs more cooling.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-thermal-limits-mean-you-need-air-conditioning-if-you-want-to-play-in-a-hot-climate-big-n-advises-against-use-in-environments-above-35-degrees-celsius-95f-due-to-overheating-risk

An RX 7800 XT with a previously-failed reflow attempt came in for repair and was fixed by reballing its core and memory chips. One of the VRAM chips needed to be replaced as well but at the end, the card finally booted, and this customer's Facebook Marketplace find was salvaged.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/botched-gpu-baking-job-is-fixed-

Turtle Beach’s latest pro-grade controller includes swappable parts, tournament-ready triggers, and support for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/modular-victrix-pro-bfg-reloaded-controller-delivers-flexibility-to-fussy-pc-and-console-gamers-turtle-beach-lets-users-reconfigure-layouts-with-swap

Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that

If you've put off getting a new MacBook then today is your lucky day. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4 are available on Amazon for record-low prices. The 13-inch model is our pick for best MacBook to buy this year.

You can pick up the

https://github.com/ImperialCollegeLondon/FLT/blob/main/GENER...

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44745727

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Article URL: https://stephango.com/ramblings

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44775563

Points: 161

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Article URL: https://ethanding.substack.com/p/ai-subscriptions-get-short-squeezed

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44775700

Points: 32

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If you’ve ever experienced incommensurate rage from slow or oblivious walkers, this TikTok series is for you.

Matt Bass has always been a walker, often logging 10 miles per day on weekends. Recently, he’s taken to the streets of New York City, phone in hand, documenting what he calls “bad walkers.” “I decided to start a TikTok to capture some of the moments you have

You want classic scares? Tubi offers a horror library that rivals any paid service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-horror-movies-streaming-free-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple removed the volume bar from the iPhone's lock screen a few years ago but you can bring it back now in a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-to-show-the-volume-bar-on-your-iphones-lock-screen-again/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wondering how to install your home security cam the best way? Here are my favorite installation options and why they work so well. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/ive-installed-security-cameras-on-every-kind-of-base-and-mount-heres-what-i-recommend/#ftag=CADf328eec

Certain houseplants can naturally cool your room by releasing moisture into the air. https://www.cnet.com/news/too-hot-inside-these-houseplants-actually-help-beat-the-heat/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your diet could be a factor if you regularly deal with headaches, but these foods may help. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/the-best-foods-to-put-on-your-plate-if-you-have-a-headache/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple remains a long way behind when it comes to AI, but executives are confident about the future.

https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/apple-intelligence/apple-must-do-this-apple-will-do-this-tim-cook-rallies-staff-in-face-of-ai-delays

Australian Director-General of Security warns spies they are at risk of attack if they advertise themselves too much online.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/security-expert-warns-dont-list-defense-work-on-linkedin-or-you-could-be-at-risk-of-getting-hacked

Intel has started upstream Linux patches for Nova Lake, its next-gen CPU family set to replace the 20-year-old Family 6 era. Classified under Family 18, Nova Lake will power desktops, laptops, and possibly handhelds, with early groundwork ensuring Linux readiness well ahead of its 2026 launch.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-prepares-fo

Article URL: https://abhinavsarkar.net/posts/arithmetic-bytecode-vm-parser/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44767097

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Article URL: https://www.educationprogress.org/p/the-algebra-gatekeepers

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44773998

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Article URL: http://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-real-powerbook-macintosh-application.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44774567

Points: 30

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Article URL: https://theisolationjournals.substack.com/p/self-employed-self-exhausted

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44775255

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Everything we know about the Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler Yellowstone spin-off

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/beth-dutton-and-rip-wheeler-spin-off

With Async Svelte and its companion Remote Functions officially out in the world, there’s a lot of updates to share!

Be sure to check out the showcase for videos from Rich, Paolo, and Stanislav about all the brand new features in Svelte.

Let’s dive into the highlights...

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This week, Symfony released the maintenance versions 6.4.24, 7.2.9, and 7.3.2. Meanwhile, we began deprecating the XML configuration format in some components, enhanced the YAML configuration format to support auto-completion and updated the container XML… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-970-july-28-august-3-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

VodafoneThree is launching an upgraded Secure Net app with parental controls, but it’s only available for UK users.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/one-of-the-worlds-largest-mobile-networks-is-launching-a-free-parental-control-app-but-only-for-its-uk-customers

Article URL: https://tannerhoelzel.com/gnu-shepherd-simple-service.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44773919

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Article URL: https://seed7.net

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44774027

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Article URL: https://www.ioccc.org/2024/index.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44774104

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Article URL: https://www.sabrina.dev/p/ultimate-ai-coding-guide-claude-code

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44774121

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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 3, No. 314 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-3-314/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-aug-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 2, #783. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-2-783/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 3, #784. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-3-784/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://mitchhorowitz.substack.com/p/the-crisis-of-professional-skepticism

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Hi HN. I built a prototype AI physics tutor that can interpret, draw, and edit free body diagrams.

Lately I've been transfixed with generating diagrams with LLMs. If you pipe generated JSON through a D3.js renderer, you can get pretty consistent SVG results with the smarter models.

This physics tutor prototype is an example of an application. For a couple premade scenes, you can ask it to make an FBD, decompose an angled force into components, run through the math of Newton's Second Law,

Article URL: https://www.reachablecode.com/2025/07/31/c26-reflections-adventures-compile-time-uml/

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This is software for my headless, PC based oscilloscope, which is controlled entirely via commands similar to the Vim text editor. I built this because I liked the idea of headless oscilloscopes; I always have my laptop around when I’m working on electronics anyway, and it’s very convenient to save images of captured waveforms. However, I found the software for off the shelf models to be annoying and cumbersome to work with. In my experience, this holds true both when opening the software an

While we wait for The Way Home season 4 to hit Hallmark, the three-part film series Providence Falls saves the day. Weirdly, its most ‘challenging’ scene is basically an Easter egg.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/providence-falls-most-challenging-scene-to-film-is-a-non-canon-easter-egg-the-way-home-fans-will-not-want-to-miss

Surface Andromeda was the successor to Windows Phone we never got. Now, we know exactly what it would have looked like thanks to leaked images of prototype hardware from 2017 and 2018.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-surface-andromeda-prototype-leaked-images-running-windows-phone-core-os

Article URL: https://eugene-andrienko.com/it/2025/07/28/speed-up-suspend-resume-freebsd.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44746270

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Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/lina-khan-points-to-figma-ipo-as-vindication-for-ma-scrutiny/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44771808

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Unikátní předmět z minojské Kréty, starý přibližně 37 století. Tajemné znaky uspořádané do spirál fascinují. Nejspíš je to pravé. Dál nevíme a můžeme jen mapovat dobové a místní souvislosti. http://www.osel.cz/14185-disk-z-faistu.html

A few minutes in games like Spiritfarer or A Short Hike feels like a reset button for your mind. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-cozy-games-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Týden v KDE: nejen střídání dne a noci, týden v GNOME #210: vylepšení knihovny Libadwaita, vydán Wayback 0.2 pro běh X11 desktopů na Waylandu, Intel XeSS 2.1 přináší Frame Generation i pro neIntelovská GPU, stále ale má uzavřený kód. https://www.root.cz/clanky/linus-torvalds-stale-pouziva-radeon-rx-580-linux-se-blizi-ke-3-zastoupeni-na-steamu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Darksiders 4 is officially coming. During the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on Friday, we got a glimpse at the next game in the hack and slash

Article URL: https://pixieditor.net/blog/2025/07/30/20-release/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44746583

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