
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's open letter regarding "personal superintelligence" lays out a future where AI doesn't steal everyone's job. Is it an accurate look at the next decade, or is it wishful thinking?

Anker remains one of our preferred sources of power banks, USB-C hubs, and other PC and phone peripherals. But beware buying them from Anker itself. You might end up with a $9.99/mo “Plus subscription” that you’ll have to spot and actively cancel.
Some of Anker’s slim Nano products ship automatically bundled with the recurring Anker Plus subscription, whic

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Microsoft encourages you not to visit its competition. The latest category? AI.
You may have noticed that if you visit Bing.com and then search for Google, Microsoft might remind you that it too has a search engine. More recently, Microsoft is now encouraging you to remain within its ecosystem and use Copilot instead of

Arkham Intelligence has uncovered the largest Bitcoin heist ever, amounting to $14.5 billion worth today. The heist was conducted in 2020 against the Chinese mining pool LuBian.

Hardware leaker shares the alleged specifications for new Ryzen 9000X3D processors that may be in the works.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is using generative AI tools to land agents jobs at tech companies to fund its weapons programs.

A new RX 9000-series graphics card for prebuilts, not builders

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will now remind users to take breaks if they're in a particularly long chat with AI. The new feature is part of OpenAI's ongoing attempts to get users to cultivate a healthier relationship with the frequently compliant and overly-encouraging AI assistant.
The company's announcement suggests the "ge

Elon Musk recently announced that he's bringing back the Vine archives, after teasing the return of the social platform over the last week or so. The X owner says that the company recently discovered the entire video archive of the once-popular short-form video app and is working to restore user access. Twitter bought Vine all the way back in 2012.
Musk says that X users will be able to

Four years after Amazon’s acquisition of podcast network Wondery, the tech giant is dismantling its $300 million purchase and reorganizing various audio properties into separate teams at the company. As first reported by

Article URL: https://evgeniipendragon.com/posts/customizing-tmux-and-making-it-less-dreadful/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44787374
Points: 20
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I wanted a proper non-linear video editor built for the web. It always annoyed me how there are practically zero functioning web video editors. And here we are :)
Kimu can: - Work with Video, Audio & Text. - Supports Transitions. - Non-Linear Video Editing with z-axis overlays. - Split/trim - Export - A cute AI agent (coming soon!)
I'm in uni and I started this project out of sheer annoyance that there are zero good web video editors. It is open-source here (

Article URL: https://www.vogue.com/article/reconnecting-with-ex-friends
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44788783
Points: 71
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Article URL: https://offline.kids/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44789192
Points: 15
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Article URL: https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/112431/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44789668
Points: 5
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ChatGPT is nearing 700 million weekly active users, up from 500 million in March and four times higher than a year ago.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/chatgpt-nears-700-million-weekly-users-openai-announces/55

Our experts walk you through installing a smart thermostat, with key checks, helpful tips and ways to make the process easier. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-diy-smart-thermostat-installation/#ftag=CADf328eec

Seek by iNaturalist uses AI to identify any plant, animal or fungi from a photo, while your input helps scientists discover new species. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-nature-app-uses-ai-to-turn-anyone-into-a-wildlife-expert-heres-how-to-get-started/#ftag=CADf328eec

Excited for your next trip? Use my tips and tricks for the best way to pack your carry-on bag. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/avoid-tsa-headaches-how-to-pack-your-carry-on-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Take a minute to adjust your iOS 18 settings and get the most from your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/have-you-installed-ios-18-6-be-sure-to-change-these-10-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say that rinsing your mouth after brushing can make all of your hard scrubbing less effective. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/want-to-keep-your-teeth-as-healthy-as-possible-dont-rinse-after-brushing/#ftag=CADf328eec

The price of a Premium Individual subscription goes up to nearly $14 for overseas markets but remains at $12 in the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-raises-premium-subscription-price-globally-but-not-in-the-us-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Boosting your internet at home doesn't have to come with a price tag. These tips can help. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-secrets-for-getting-highspeed-broadband-at-home-without-upgrading-my-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec

The updated Liquid Glass design looks great, but isn't as dramatic as you think. That's a good thing. Here's how iOS 26 compares to iOS 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-vs-ios-26-how-much-does-liquid-glass-impact-your-iphones-look/#ftag=CADf328eec

The world's largest subwoofer is 100 inches across

A 2023 ransomware attack on Einhaus Group has had the company struggling with huge losses ever since.

I showed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 to a die-hard Fold fan, and he was sold almost instantly.

Flawed traffic censoring attempts have exposed the Firewall.

Up until episode 7, The Gilded Age has been pretty good at keeping its drama low key. Now someone’s life is on the line, it’s obvious they’ve got to go for the greater good of season 4.

The Version 3.5 update for Honkai: Star Rail launches on August 13 – here's everything coming in 'Before Their Deaths', including new characters, story, maps, bosses, events, and more.

We’re a while away from seeing Sweet Magnolias season 5, but Netflix star JoAnna Garcia Swisher has officially ruled out a pregnancy plot after some major online rumors.

Sam Altman warns of 'capacity crunches' as ChatGPT users hit image upload limits.

Kamala Harris doesn't trust wireless headphones, and she's got good reason not to

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is hardier than I expected, but proves the point I've been making about foldables.

A record number of mobile internet shutdowns have been observed.

In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to find your iPhone’s battery charge estimates in iOS 26 in just a few taps.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/see-how-long-your-iphone-will-take-to-charge-ios-26

While they are very different games (even before you talk about Call of Duty's wacky skins), it's interesting to analyse the competition between the two flagship military shooters.

Who needs a smart home hub you can snag cheap Wi-Fi smart bulbs that connect directly to your wireless router? Sounds like a bargain. Until it isn’t.
Sengled users learned that lesson the hard way as the company’s servers have strained and sputtered over the past several weeks, rendering many of Sengled’s smart lights useless. The situation got so bad that

A very early pre-Commodore Amiga computer prototype was on public display at VCF West 2025 this weekend.

Modos Tech has announced that its fast and responsive e-Paper monitors for productivity users have become available for pre-order.

ASRock’s B850 Steel Legend is a well-rounded board featuring a flagship-class audio codec and a unique silver/white appearance, but it doesn’t stand out beyond its value proposition compared to the competition.

Bolt Graphics claims its Zeus GPUs outperform Nvidia's RTX 5090 by up to 13x in internal ray-tracing tests, though real-world gains remain unknown.

A mobile gaming controller into which you can slot your phone — or even a tablet — is a great option to play your favorite titles on the go without the need for a dedicated console or handheld PC. Razer makes one of the better-known premium options in the form of the Kishi Ultra, and now the controller is back on sale. This time around,

Employees at Raven Software, known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise, finally have a union contract with Microsoft. This happened nearly years after quality assurance (QA) workers at the company voted to

The Google Pixel 10 is just around the corner, so we're starting to see some great deals pop up on the previous generation. The

Lyft and Baidu have shed more light on their plan for a worldwide fleet of autonomous vehicles. After the first rollouts — which are earmarked for Asia and the Middle East later this year — the companies have their designs set on Europe. They're

Spotify is raising prices for many international customers. The company just said that Premium subscribers throughout the world will be receiving an email within the next month that outlines the increase.
It hasn't announced which countries will be impacted, but did say that the areas include South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin Amer
Article URL: https://aldenhallak.com/blog/posts/draw-a-fish-postmortem.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44784743
Points: 30
# Comments: 4
https://aldenhallak.com/blog/posts/draw-a-fish-postmortem.html

Article URL: https://github.com/leigest519/ScreenCoder
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44785292
Points: 17
# Comments: 5

Article URL: https://afterburnout.co/p/ai-promised-to-make-us-more-efficient
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44786790
Points: 39
# Comments: 9
https://afterburnout.co/p/ai-promised-to-make-us-more-efficient

Article URL: https://notashes.me/blog/part-1-memory-management/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44786962
Points: 55
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I’ve been building a few small games to help kids (and curious adults) build reasoning and logic skills. Think Word Ladder, Prime Hunter, Math Maze ,all in the browser, no installs. Would love feedback or suggestions for new types of puzzles
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44787143
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I built the world's most impractical 1000-pixel display and anyone in the world can draw on it. It draws a single pixel at a time and takes 30-60 minutes to complete a single image. Anyone can participate in the project by voting for the next image to be drawn, and submitting images.
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44787902
Points: 12
# Comments: 5

Tesla for years had more repeat U.S. customers than any other major automotive brand but its loyalty has plunged since CEO Elon Musk endorsed President Donald Trump
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Learn how to align SEO with business goals, measure ROI, and lead AI search strategy. Get C-suite-level insights in this exclusive SEJ webinar.
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Today, I want to discuss a couple of patterns for naming color palettes that the community is using, and how I propose we can improve, so we achieve both flexibility and beauty.
Thinking Deeply About Theming and Color Naming originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is just around the corner. If a foldable iPhone isn't part of it, Apple risks losing ground to Samsung. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-really-needs-to-launch-a-foldable-iphone-flip-in-september/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lorcana’s Fabled set mixes plenty of familiar favorites with fresh new cards that bring serious potential to the table. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/disney-lorcanas-newest-super-rare-card-gives-your-aliens-a-big-boost/#ftag=CADf328eec

Losing weight is no easy feat, but to keep the weight off, stop doing these 6 things. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/want-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off-quit-these-6-habits/#ftag=CADf328eec

You're ingesting microplastics from bottled water, seafood, rice, sugar, and more. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/these-8-food-items-are-surprisingly-full-of-microplastics/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even the best air fryer shouldn't even try these nine epic food fails. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-dinner-absolutely-ruined-try-to-air-fry-these-9-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get directions and contextual travel tips by using Curioso's AI tools, and then export your travel plans to Google Maps for the latest traffic alerts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/headed-on-a-summer-road-trip-ai-makes-my-travel-planning-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lyft recently entered the European market with its acquisition of Freenow. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/lyft-and-baidu-plan-to-launch-robotaxis-in-europe-next-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are now more ransomware attacks in the US than in the next 15 countries combined.

Have we really enjoyed watching And Just Like That season 3? No. Are we invested until the end? You bet, and it’s high time Carrie Bradshaw had a U-turn.

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-5-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-5-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-5-august-2025

Choosing the right cloud GPU hosting means looking beyond just raw power.

Why AI and Document Management may need each other more than either camp now suspects.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-ai-and-rag-need-document-management

Hackers are using generative AI to improve the speed and quality of their attacks, while simultaneously attacking enterprise AI.

Empowering developers with continuous security training is essential to modernizing and strengthening cybersecurity programs.

There's been an uptick in malicious VPN logins lately, but no one knows how they happened yet.

Former Huawei engineers have been sentenced to jail after being accused of stealing secrets from Huawei.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ex-huawei-semiconductor-secret-thieves-sentenced-to-jail

An action camera is a brilliant way to easily capture fast-paced and high quality video while on the go. But which one should you go for?
The post DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X4: Fully tested and compared appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/dji-osmo-360-vs-insta360-x4

The QuietComfort headphones are usually $349, but they’ve now dropped to $229 with 34% off in various colours.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-have-been-dramati

Right now, the Tower Vortx XL Dual Stack Air Fryer is available for just £99.99. That’s a full third off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this six-month-old model device.
The post This Vortx XL Dual Stack Air Fryer has a £50 saving today appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

Get the Oura Horizon Gen3 Smart Ring for £155 (RRP £249), which is £94.
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Over five years since the GoPro Max launch, DJI has recently unveiled a mighty alternative with the Osmo 360.
The post DJI Osmo 360 vs GoPro Max: Which should you buy? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/dji-osmo-360-vs-gopro-max

Dan and Zac take a look back at Windows 10 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and discussing how it's evolved over the years. Plus, a first look at Copilot Mode and the 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop!

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is a reliable desktop with a built-in wireless phone charging base. It offers solid performance for everything from everyday work tasks to creative projects. But there are a few things to be aware of. Our review.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-27-aio-review

ChatGPT chats were showing up in Google Search thanks to a specific setting. Now OpenAI has disabled it — and you can clean up your links.

If you’re going to college, the first thing you’re going to need is a laptop, obviously. And the best accessory for a laptop is an external monitor. If you’ve got those basics covered, the next accessory you s

Cloudflare‘s email security team recently


If you’ve had your PC for a while or are issued a laptop for work, it can be difficult to gauge whether your PC is up to speed compared to other PCs. But there’s a quick method I use to find this out: the Windows Experience Index score (WEI).
The WEI was introduced in Windows Vista. It provided a numerical assessment of a computer’s hardware and software pe

Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive is an uncomplicated and practical solution for those things.
And right now, the best-selling external DVD drive on Amazon is currently on sale. Th

Looking for a convertible Windows laptop that won’t decimate your wallet? The Dell Plus 2-in-1, which is currently on sale for $499.99 at Best Buy ($350 off!) right now, is one heck of a contender. It’

For many people, a modern USB-C hub is a handy accessory for working efficiently on the go. Whether in the home office, on the move, or in the office, a multi-port adapter significantly improves the connection options of laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
It’s especially useful for devices with only a few ports, like many ultrabooks or Macbooks. A USB-C hub

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up. This can happen after an update, restart, or when switching to a new device. The good news is that the problem can usually be solved quickly with a few simple steps.