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• Post #4514902

  ‘It’s Absolutely Terrifying’: AI Is Reportedly Slopping Up the Bills in Congress By one count, the number of requests for legislation in 2025 was up 72% from the same period in 2023 https://gizmodo.com/its-absolutely-terrifying-ai-is-reportedly-slopping-up-the-bills-in-congress-2000799734 #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

• Post #4514717

  I tried a $6/month YouTube Premium alternative, and there’s one reason why I can’t switch Nebula is great, but it's not ready to fully replace YouTube quite yet. https://www.androidauthority.com/nebula-youtube-premium-alternative-3698300/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #AndroidAuthority #Startup #OpenSource #Gadgets #Apple #Google #Microsoft #AI #Cybersecurity [Android Authority]

• Post #4514607

  Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience. https://www.zdnet.com/article/selectblinds-smart-shades-and-blinds-review/ #Tech #Gadgets #TechNews #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

• Post #4514516

  Nvidia crypto mining GPUs hacked to restore locked-away VRAM — software mod unlocks 64GB of VRAM on $250 CMP 170HX CMP Unlocker enables previously disabled VRAM on Nvidia's five-year-old CMP 170HX cryptocurrency mining graphics card. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-crypto-mining-gpus-hacked-to-restore-locked-away-vram-in-order-to-feed-ai-boom-software-mod-unlocks-64gb-of-vram-on-usd250-cmp-170hx #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Appl...

• Post #4514350

  Rethinking Database Programming Article URL: https://acadia.engineering/blog/rethinking-database-programming Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342530 Points: 12 # Comments: 1 https://acadia.engineering/blog/rethinking-database-programming #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

• Post #4501338

  AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-helping-solve-intricate-genetic-puzzle-schizophrenia/ #AI #Technology #TechNews #Tech #Startup #Wired #Gadgets #Software #OpenSource #Microsoft #Google #Apple #Cybersecurity [Wired]

• Post #4500373

  Alibaba Cloud is using AI to help it use less AI Solves tech support tickets faster and more accurately by keeping them away from LLMs https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/11/alibaba-cloud-is-using-ai-to-help-it-use-less-ai/5285815 #Tech #Technology #AI #Software [The Register]

• Post #4500010

  Why hybrid clouds break and what to do about it SPONSORED EXPLAINER: There's nothing wrong with hybrid cloud. It's the one-size-fits-all strategy on top of it that's the problem. https://www.theregister.com/paas-and-iaas/2026/08/11/sponsored-why-hybrid-clouds-break-and-what-to-do-about-it/5283973 #Tech #Technology #HybridCloud #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #TheRegister #Microsoft #OpenSource #Software #AI #Gadgets #Startup #Gadgets #TechNews #SponsoredExplainers [The Register]

• Post #4498984

  Pixel Watch 5 specs leak reveals what’s new: ‘Accelerated’ chip, 2nd-gen … Full Pixel Watch 5 specs have leaked today and reveal that Google made a trio of key hardware changes over the previous generation. https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/pixel-watch-5-specs-leak-2/ #Tech #Gadgets #Google #9to5Google #Technology #TechNews #Software #AI #Cybersecurity #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Apple #PixelWatch5 #Wearables #Smartwatch #HardwareNews #Smartwatches #TechnologyNews #WearableTech #PhoneStu...

• Post #4498580

  Motorola Razr Fold gets a trade-in boost and freebies, making it a more enticing foldable Motorola has a pretty sweet promo for those interested in its Razr Fold – a $300 boost to all trade-ins, as well as several bundled freebies too. https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/motorola-razr-fold-trade-in-boost-deal/ #Tech #Gadgets #TradeInPromo #MotorolaRazrFold #Freebies #MobileTech #Foldables [9to5Google]

• Post #4498231

  30% Off Canon Promo Codes | August 2026 Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this August. https://www.wired.com/story/canon-promo-code/ #Tech #Technology #Gadgets #Software #Microsoft #Startups #Wired #Canon #Cameras #Printing #Coupons #Discounts #Augustin [Wired]

• Post #4497886

  Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | August 2026 Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals. https://www.wired.com/story/booking-com-promo-code/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

• Post #4497233

  PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026 Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes. https://www.wired.com/story/playstation-discount-code/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

• Post #4496734

  Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | August 2026 Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals. https://www.wired.com/story/skullcandy-discount-code/ #Tech #Gadgets #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Software [Wired]

• Post #4496555

  Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for August 2026 Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras. https://www.wired.com/story/sony-promo-code/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

• Post #4496275

  Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, alongside the Flip 8, has broken 1.44 million sales during the pre-order phase, smashing a record previously set by the Galaxy Note 10. https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-series-breaks-pre-order-record/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #9to5Google #Google #Software #AI #Cybersecurity #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Apple [9to5Google]

• Post #4496129

  Why My Father Is Wrong: A Defense of Guitar Hero Article URL: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/08/10/why-my-father-is-wrong-a-defense-of-guitar-hero/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49253176 Points: 6 # Comments: 0 https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/08/10/why-my-father-is-wrong-a-defense-of-guitar-hero/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

• Post #4495179

  Antirez/h3.c: MiniMax H3 inference engine for Mac computers Article URL: https://github.com/antirez/h3.c Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49252179 Points: 9 # Comments: 0 https://github.com/antirez/h3.c #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

• Post #4494974

  GPT 5.6 Cyber Article URL: https://openai.com/index/expanding-daybreak-as-the-cyber-defense-window-narrows/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49246704 Points: 69 # Comments: 29 https://openai.com/index/expanding-daybreak-as-the-cyber-defense-window-narrows/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

• Post #4494422

  Chicken Scheme 6.0 Released Article URL: https://code.call-cc.org/releases/6.0.0/NEWS Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49251702 Points: 4 # Comments: 0 https://code.call-cc.org/releases/6.0.0/NEWS #Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #Startup #OpenSource [Hacker News]

• Post #4493646

  OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/openai-reportedly-completed-a-7-billion-employee-tender-offer/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

• Post #4493510

  9to5Mac Daily: August 10, 2026 – Apple Watch rumors, more Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcas… https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/10/daily-august-10-2026/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

• Post #4493399

  Show HN: AI Pulse a fake LED strip beside the macOS Dock that shows agent status Hi HN! I run a few Claude Code sessions in parallel and kept cmd-tabbing around just to find out one of them had been sitting on a permission prompt for ten minutes. There's a hardware gadget I liked (called SidePulse.i… https://github.com/leog/ai-pulse #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

• Post #4493285

  As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/as-ai-led-attacks-multiply-openai-launches-a-new-cyber-model/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

• Post #4492701

  Apple settles lawsuit over alleged discrimination against Jewish employee Apple has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year. Here are the details. https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/10/apple-settles-lawsuit-over-alleged-discrimination-against-jewish-employee/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

• Post #4492528

  Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution Amazon announces first off-the-grid data center in race to reap AI profits. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/amazon-funds-biggest-gas-power-plant-in-us-despite-climate-pledge/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

• Post #4492132

  With new open models, Meta pitches another reboot of its struggling AI strategy Meta has been trailing competitors. Zuckerberg thinks he's found a way forward. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/with-new-open-models-meta-pitches-another-reboot-of-its-struggling-ai-strategy/ #Tech #AI #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

• Post #4491932

  Confessions of a Long-Distance Sailor Article URL: https://arachnoid.com/lutusp/sailbook.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49249555 Points: 7 # Comments: 1 https://arachnoid.com/lutusp/sailbook.html #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

• Post #4489161

  Discovered Materials is playing AI whack-a-mole to hunt cooler chips Discovered Materials raised $9 million to fund the hunt for more novel materials to build more efficient chips. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/discovered-materials-is-playing-ai-whack-a-mole-to-hunt-cooler-chips/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

• Post #4488799

  The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content. https://www.wired.com/story/the-ai-slop-backlash-is-actually-having-an-impact/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]