Posts

FICO has figured out what to do with Buy Now, Pay Later plans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/your-bnpl-plans-could-soon-impact-your-credit-score-heres-when/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you placing your mesh system in the right place? Avoid these mistakes. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/after-years-of-testing-wifi-routers-heres-the-most-effective-placement-for-your-mesh-router/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here’s what experts say you can do to stay strong and healthy as you get older. https://www.cnet.com/health/orthopedic-doctors-evaluate-if-biological-age-tiktok-challenges-are-the-real-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you're gaming, streaming or just endlessly scrolling, these tricks help your Android or iPhone battery last longer. https://www.cnet.com/videos/tips-to-extend-your-phones-battery-life/#ftag=CADf328eec

Confused about the ending of Death Stranding 2? So were we. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/death-stranding-2-ending-explained-what-happened-to-lou-neil-vana-and-bb-28/#ftag=CADf328eec

Acer gives away $240 of Google AI tools with select Chromebook Plus models for a limited time.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/acer-is-giving-away-usd240-worth-of-google-goodies-for-free-with-its-new-chromebooks-just-remember-to-cancel-the-usd20-monthly-subs-afterwards

Google rolls out Gemini to students under 18, raising new questions about AI’s growing role in global education.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-rolls-out-gemini-for-schools-and-students-under-19-amidst-concerns-for-the-future-of-education-globally

Sony's WH-1000XM6 deliver everything I wanted in a pair of headphones. A rich soundstage, excellent design, long battery life, and dual Bluetooth connectivity.

https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/noise-cancelling-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6-review

The best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/best-early-prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-2025

I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/alienware-34-qd-oled-aw3425dw-review

A satellite designed to produce semiconductors in space has reached low-Earth orbit, launching on a SpaceX rideshare mission. ForgeStar-1 from Space Forge seeks to be a proof of concept to prove that fabrication in space is possible and scalable.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/spacex-launches-uk-satellite-to-create-semiconductors-i

Welcome to the latest edition of our indie game roundup. We’ve got quite a bit on deck this week, starting with a few nuggets of news.

In case you missed it, the Steam Summer Sale is upon us, which means there are bargains galore on the storefront (we’ve rounded up some of the tastier deals). If you're anything like me, you'll end up

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/deepseek-r2-launch-stalled-ceo-balks-progress-information-reports-2025-06-26/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44394916

Points: 92

# Comments: 86

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/deepseek-r2-launch-stalled-ceo-ba

Article URL: https://sustainableviews.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-tribalism-for

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44402421

Points: 30

# Comments: 3

https://sustainableviews.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-tribalism-for

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/26/unheard-works-by-erik-satie-to-premiere-100-years-after-his-death

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44403594

Points: 21

# Comments: 3

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/26/unheard-works-by-erik-satie-

Article URL: https://cyclemaps.blogspot.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44403383

Points: 30

# Comments: 3

https://cyclemaps.blogspot.com/

Article URL: https://www.zmescience.com/future/swarms-of-tiny-robots-could-go-up-your-nose-melt-the-mucus-and-clean-your-sinuses/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44403841

Points: 6

# Comments: 1

https://www.zmescience.com/future/swarms-of-tiny-robots-could-go-

You've got less than a week left to file a claim if you're eligible for Apple's settlement money -- if you've ever called up Siri on accident, this one's for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/apples-96-million-siri-settlement-closes-in-days-chances-are-good-you-could-be-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft Authenticator will start using more secure passkeys in August. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-will-delete-your-passwords-in-one-month-do-this-asap/#ftag=CADf328eec

When shopping for sunscreen, you'll notice that every product has a different SPF number. We asked a skin expert which one you should choose. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/should-you-use-sunscreen-with-higher-spf/#ftag=CADf328eec

After over a month without an SSI payment being sent out, the schedule is back on course for the month of July. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/supplemental-security-income-july-2025-heres-when-your-money-is-coming/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you remember T9 typing, don't forget to do your daily stretches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-should-know-about-t9-dialing-on-your-iphone-before-ios-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

Social Security payments for July 2025 will be headed out soon. Here's the upcoming schedule so you know exactly when to expect to get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-july-2025-heres-when-youll-get-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

In an exclusive chat with T-Mobile executives before the announcement, I learned which moves took the carrier from No. 4 to the top. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-is-the-new-mobile-network-champ-i-got-a-behind-the-scenes-view-into-how-it-got-there/#ftag=CADf328eec

In a select number of states, you can add your driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet on your iPhone. Here's how and what you can use it for. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-states-let-you-add-your-drivers-license-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI is widely used in European offices, but most organizations lack formal policies, leaving them exposed to growing risks like deepfakes.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/almost-a-third-of-european-businesses-dont-have-a-formal-comprehensive-ai-policy-in-place-amidst-surging-generative-ai-use-amongst-professionals

Kill your hype – I think it’s way too soon to think about the PS6 and next-gen Xbox

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/next-gen-nonsense-heres-why-im-not-getting-excited-about-the-ps6-or-a-new-xbox-yet

Asus lists the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 BTF White Edition and ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 BTF Edition on its website.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/asus-reveals-rtx-5090-and-rtx-5070-ti-gpus-with-a-detachable-1000w-power-connector

Symfony 7.2.8 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.

            Tip…

https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-8-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Symfony 6.4.23 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.

            Tip…

https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-23-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Symfony 7.3.1 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.

            Tip…

https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-3-1-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Article URL: https://cekrem.github.io/posts/programming-as-theory-building-naur/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44401729

Points: 22

# Comments: 2

https://cekrem.github.io/posts/programming-as-theory-building-naur/

Article URL: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-06-27/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-soldiers-ordered-to-shoot-deliberately-at-unarmed-gazans-waiting-for-humanitarian-aid/00000197-ad8e-de01-a39f-ffbe33780000

Comments URL:

Article URL: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/we-need-to-talk-about-saudi-arabia

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44403026

Points: 13

# Comments: 1

https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/we-need-to-talk-about-saudi-arabia

Article URL: https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/missing-heritability-much-more-than

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44403295

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/missing-heritability-much-more-than

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-june-28/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-tesla-finally-launching-robotaxis-kinda-and-samsungs-foldables-teaser

Psylo browser for iOS introduces per-tab proxy IPs to stop tracking.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-users-rejoice-this-browser-promises-privacy-nirvana-by-giving-each-tab-a-unique-ip-address

Article URL: https://www.dealflowiq.com/p/dubai-reality-check-an-indian-vcs

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44402508

Points: 23

# Comments: 7

https://www.dealflowiq.com/p/dubai-reality-check-an-indian-vcs

Article URL: https://www.joanwestenberg.com/p/i-deleted-my-second-brain

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44402470

Points: 109

# Comments: 45

https://www.joanwestenberg.com/p/i-deleted-my-second-brain

Article URL: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/weather-forecasters-lose-crucial-hurricane-detection-microwave-satellite/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44402665

Points: 12

# Comments: 0

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/weather-forecasters-l

TCL’s 57-inch 57R94 curved monitor brings dual 4K resolution in a seamless ultra-wide 32:9 display.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/im-tempted-by-this-huge-57-inch-dual-4k-curved-monitor-but-ill-definitely-have-to-get-a-bigger-desk

Article URL: https://www.mossplanet.news/p/why-does-kars4kids-sends-most-of

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44402380

Points: 6

# Comments: 0

https://www.mossplanet.news/p/why-does-kars4kids-sends-most-of

Article URL: https://tsung-ju.org/icfp25/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44401303

Points: 15

# Comments: 1

https://tsung-ju.org/icfp25/

Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/meta/694685/meta-ai-camera-roll

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44401406

Points: 64

# Comments: 37

https://www.theverge.com/meta/694685/meta-ai-camera-roll

Sega's superspeedster is getting some genuinely awesome cards in a limited drop next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sonic-the-hedgehog-magic-the-gathering-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some folks already caught a sci-fi-level glimpse of it on Thursday, when a blazing meteor put a hole in a Georgia house. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/look-up-on-friday-night-and-you-just-might-see-the-bootids-meteor-shower/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sure, you could pay to watch my favorite film of all time on HBO Max or Amazon Prime Video -- or you can watch it for free tonight. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/my-favorite-movie-is-spicy-and-mesmerizing-and-you-can-stream-it-for-free-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can snag the Google Pixel 9 and two full years of unlimited Mint Mobile service for only $719 with this time-limited sale.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/pixel-9-two-years-of-unlimited-service-mint-mobile

Article URL: https://u1f383.github.io/linux/2025/06/26/the-journey-of-bypassing-ubuntus-unprivileged-namespace-restriction.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44400440

Points: 9

# Comments: 1

https://u1f383.github.io/linux/2025/06/26/the-journey-of-bypassing-ub

Article URL: https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1025232/fbb2d90d084368e3/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44400697

Points: 38

# Comments: 1

https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1025232/fbb2d90d084368e3/

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.06398

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44400698

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.06398

Keep your fridge fresh and prevent unwanted bacteria by following these five simple steps. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/cleaning-hacks-to-keep-your-fridge-fresh-and-tidy-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Is three meals a day is the best for a healthy lifestyle? We consulted with a dietician to find out. Here's what we learned. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/do-you-need-to-eat-three-meals-a-day-we-asked-an-expert-dietician/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking for the creeping dread of vintage horror movies, give this Ti West gem a try. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-pitch-perfect-80s-horror-throwback-hits-all-the-right-notes-and-its-free-on-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec

A last-minute rule change lets European iPhone owners download apps from rival stores and developer websites, while introducing new fees that Apple hopes will satisfy regulators in Brussels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/facing-billions-in-dma-fines-apple-lets-eu-iphone-users-install-apps-outside-the-app-store/#ftag=CADf328eec

You still have a month and change to get in on this settlement. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/did-you-know-about-the-gamestop-facebook-settlement-heres-how-to-file-a-claim/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some folks already caught a sci-fi movie-level glimpse of it on Thursday, when a blazing meteor put a hole in a Georgia house. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/f-you-look-up-friday-night-you-just-might-see-the-bootids-meteor-shower/#ftag=CADf328eec

Foxconn and Nvidia may soon deploy humanoid robots in Houston to build AI servers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-could-use-humanoid-robots-to-build-ai-servers-in-foxconns-us-factory-but-i-wonder-where-these-robots-will-be-built

Let's take a look at two of the most affordable handheld gaming PCs: The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Ally.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-vs-rog-ally

Steam's Summer Sale is here, and these are my favorite 15 deals to splash the cash on so far.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/steam-summer-sale-2025-best-deals

Best Buy plans to run its own alternative Prime Day deal savings event in July.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-buy-anti-prime-day-sale

Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-version-25h2-official-announcement

Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/james-webb-space-telescope-reveals-its-first-direct-image-discovery-of-an-exoplanet-180986886/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44398756

Points: 27

# Comments: 10

https://www.smithsonian

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/27/trump-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-scotus

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44398710

Points: 208

# Comments: 270

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/27/trump-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-scotus

Article URL: https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/06/17/new-process-uses-microbes-to-create-valuable-materials-from-urine/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44399186

Points: 9

# Comments: 2

https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/06/17/new-process-uses-microbes-to-create-valuable-materi

Article URL: https://github.com/mikra01/nimbme

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44399193

Points: 18

# Comments: 0

https://github.com/mikra01/nimbme

As software engineers we are often confronted with the decision of whether to code something ourselves or to add an existing library that does it for us.

Whether we like it or not – we are adding dependencies sooner or later. And it's arguably good practice to check a new dependency beforehand: Is it maintained? By whom? How many issues does it have and how many of those are bugs? Are they being fixed? What's on the roadmap? What's the release frequency and how often do APIs break?

One o

Article URL: https://github.com/ExtensityAI/symbolicai

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44399234

Points: 43

# Comments: 8

https://github.com/ExtensityAI/symbolicai

Article URL: https://ocaml-sf.org/learn-ocaml-public/#activity=exercises

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44400025

Points: 13

# Comments: 1

https://ocaml-sf.org/learn-ocaml-public/#activity=exercises

Article URL: https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3736112.3736141

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44399757

Points: 39

# Comments: 2

https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3736112.3736141

Article URL: https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/normalizing-flows

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44400105

Points: 33

# Comments: 0

https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/normalizing-flows

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/spark/jobs/kDeJlPK-software-engineer-full-stack-founding-team

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44400190

Points: 0

# Comments: 0

https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/spark/jobs/kDeJlPK-software-engineer-full-stack-founding-team

Do you remember your first phone? We asked T-Mobile's head of marketing this and more at an event in Bellevue, where the company also announced the commercial launch date for T-Satellite, its Starlink-based satellite connectivity service (July 23). https://www.cnet.com/videos/t-mobile-announces-t-satellite-rapid-fire-q-a-with-t-mobile-exec/#ftag=CADf328eec

The revamped Sapphire Reserve now includes numerous annual credits, new rewards, a larger welcome offer and a higher fee. None of which make the card worth it to me. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-chase-sapphire-reserve-launches-new-250-apple-perk-im-not-falling-for-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sega's superspeedster is getting some genuinely awesome cards in a limited drop next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/someone-help-me-i-also-need-these-sonic-the-hedgehog-magic-the-gathering-cards/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is an amazingly cheap way to get caught up before the new game launches in September. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/steam-summer-sale-snag-4-major-borderlands-games-for-under-25-before-borderlands-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss the latest on Hulu, Netflix and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-the-bear-my-mom-jayne-squid-game-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle for June 28, No. 1,470. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-28-1470/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints -- and answers -- for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 482 for June 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-28-482/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 278, for June 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-28-278/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 28, #748. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-28-748/#ftag=CADf328eec

Didn't want to see that plot twist? Marvel and Netflix were the first to try out Threads' new spoiler-blocking feature. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/a-new-threads-feature-saves-you-from-seeing-and-posting-spoilers-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec

Peep Show is an iconic British sitcom that’s been my top streaming recommendation for a long time now.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/the-best-tv-show-on-prime-video-i-cant-stop-coming-back-to-this-comfortingly-cringey-comedy-series-from-the-2000s

Claimed images of iPhone 17 screen protectors show a change in the camera on the Dynamic Island that could come with the iPhone 17 Air.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/this-meh-iphone-17-air-camera-tip-might-give-us-more-insight-than-meets-the-eye

JCB’s rugged Android phones bring big batteries, tough specs, and niche tools, but pricing and fierce competition could limit broader appeal.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/jcb-debuts-trio-of-android-rugged-smartphones-with-midrange-features-but-i-fear-it-wont-be-affordable-enough-to-bother-rivals

Save up to $200 on the Motorola Razr Plus and Razr Ultra, the official phone of Love Island USA season 7

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/phones/foldable-phones/save-usd200-on-the-latest-motorola-razr-2025-flip-phone

After four decades of terrifying users, the most infamous Windows error screen gets a reboot.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/microsoft-kills-blue-screen-of-death

Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8, but I'm already seeing massive discounts on Windows laptops, including Copilot+ PCs, at various major retailers.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/early-prime-day-laptop-deals-are-here-top-windows-pcs-to-shop-this-weekend-starting-at-usd429

President Donald Trump said the US is ending trade talks with Canada, effective immediately, over a tax on digital services that will impact American tech companies. He also pledged to announce further tariffs on Canada within the next week, adding in a Truth Social post that "they will be paying to do business with

Article URL: https://www.ryanliptak.com/blog/better-named-character-reference-tokenization/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44392776

Points: 7

# Comments: 1

https://www.ryanliptak.com/blog/better-named-character-reference-tokenization/

Article URL: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-copilot-chat

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44395782

Points: 92

# Comments: 25

https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-copilot-chat

Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44397923

Points: 79

# Comments: 21

https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1

Keeping the kids entertained while school is out for the summer is easier when Alexa can help you do it -- and these commands are the key. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/83-alexa-commands-to-learn-history-tell-jokes-read-books-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

These quick tricks can help you get better reception almost instantly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/say-goodbye-to-awful-cell-signal-with-these-10-simple-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your kitchen gear is looking rough, it could be doing more harm than good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/still-using-that-cracked-spatula-these-7-kitchen-tools-need-to-go/#ftag=CADf328eec