Potatoes are beige and boring. But they are also the reason color photography exists
The first widespread form of color photography was the Autochrome Lumière – and it was made possible by potatoes
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Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
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Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week
A case tied to defunct crypto exchange FTX moves forward, a soldier seeks to dismiss over a Polymarket bet and a former congressman was ordered to pay $35,000 for manipulative trading.
Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?
How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
Iran says Gulf states have a 'moral duty' to block US from using territory
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I ditched Claude Code's $20 plan for a local LLM in VS Code, and I'm getting more done
And saving on subscription.
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Suriname's $26 Billion Oil Bet Is Finally Paying Off
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AI’s Electricity Demand Is Not the Real Problem. Its Inflexibility Is
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3 Best Movies to Watch on Prime Video This Week
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Marching towards inclusion: How S’pore’s first contingent of persons with disabilities train for NDP 2026
The historic 21-member contingent includes a visually impaired woman with her guide dog.
Hundreds of vape, Kpod addicts have sought help at IMH; some lost jobs due to addiction
The national rehabilitation programme comprises four individual and two group counselling sessions.
‘No let-up on war on vaping’, says HSA chief executive; youngest abuser was 10 years old
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Trump’s housing regulator Bill Pulte says he’ll hand over intel reins to Jay Clayton on Monday
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Preview: Galway and Kerry set for Croke Park shootout
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Spider-Man Brand New Day leaks online: Millions watch Tom Holland film before X takes it down
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California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
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Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science
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Florida Condo Crisis Deepens as 2,500 Buildings Show Signs of Deterioration
A Florida report finds more than 2,500 residential buildings required deeper structural inspections, with 54 deemed "unsafe."
Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps
Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.
The Silicon Valley Founder Meat Grinder
Article URL: https://zaksa.zip/blog/silicon-valley-founder-meat-grinder/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49138045 Points: 197 # Comments: 135
Top Senate Fundraiser Ossoff Passes $80M as Campaign Seeks More Donations
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Apple's Stock Drops Nearly 10%. How Will It Respond to Memory Shortage?
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Apple @ Work: Apple says MacBook Neo is pulling schools away from Windows and Chromebooks
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Christchurch food truck operators sick of break-ins, beggars and abuse
Three food trucks were broken into, but no one has been arrested yet.
10 climbers, including famed mountaineer, dead in Pakistan avalanche
The 10-person expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.
Machine learning and online tests identify autistic adults with 92% accuracy
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I finally fixed my gigabit internet with a setting that made it slower on purpose
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‘More than just objects’: Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI
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AI opens new era in cognitive studies of wild primates
Scientists created an AI system that uses facial recognition and real-time touchscreen testing to automate cognitive studies of capuchin monkeys in the wild.
The Warning Sign Most Owners Miss Before a Dog Attack
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Everything New on Streaming in August: Netflix, HBO Max and More
Your favorite movies and shows may be moving The post Everything New on Streaming in August: Netflix, HBO Max and More appeared first on TheWrap .
Elden Ring Players Are Hoping for Godwyn DLC After FromSoftware Shares Cryptic Social Media Post
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Nisbet leads from front as Aberdeen turn tables on Hearts
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YouTube star Hank Green says he's relied 'too heavily' on AI in an apology to fans
Hank Green, one of YouTube's most prolific stars, is facing backlash for relying on AI to create his content.
Trump disputes his own Justice Department’s findings on Reflecting Pool
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The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI voice cloning is 'heartbreaking,' calls for Japanese government to intervene
It would be nice if somebody did something, for once.
Germany news: Big turnout for Pride after Berlin attack
Several German cities are holding Pride events a week after a deadly attack on a march in Berlin. A forest fire is burning out of control in Bavaria. DW has more.
Google has abandoned Google News?
Article URL: https://elgan.com/google-news-is-just-forrest-gumps-shrimp-boat-now Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49137681 Points: 247 # Comments: 175
Savannah Guthrie Begs for ‘Someone to Come Forward’ in Mother’s Kidnapping: Give Us the ‘Dignity of a Proper Goodbye’
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This Amazon-sold step stool has been recalled after multiple reports of falls and injuries
According to the recall notice issued on July 30, the affected tower stools can collapse or tip over while a child is using them.
Sony’s 720Hz tandem WOLED gaming monitor is finally available worldwide
Sony has started shipping the INZONE M10S II globally, pairing a 27-inch QHD Tandem WOLED panel with a native 540Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz competitive mode.
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Overflight’ lets you glance at what planes are flying above you
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Man, 50s, dies in incident off Castletownbere Pier
A man in his 50s has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Castletownbere Pier in West Cork.
Electron cooling tames highly charged ions in Penning trap for first time
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Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea as mother Nancy remains missing after six months: ‘Please bring her home’
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Evening recap
Evening recap Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here's an rundown of the day's key events: US embassies across the Middle East have issued security alerts urging American citizens to "consider departing" the region due to "the potential for an unforseen escalation" in the conflict between the US and Iran.
Photographic story | A dawn rescue on El Tarajal beach
The soldiers remain in the background and act only when the sea puts those trying to reach Ceuta by swimming in danger.