The South Korean drama that has global investors fixated
Balance is a fundamental principle of everyday life on the Korean peninsula, but the worst stock market crash in the nation's history threatens the livelihood of millions.
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Iranians say the regime is at war 'with its own people'
Three Iranians have shared their insights on life under the regime, as the war passes its fifth month and US President Donald Trump threatens a return to all-out fighting if no long-term peace deal…
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco
Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.
When Your Homelab Grows Up: How SQLite Took Down My k3s Control Plane
Originally published at wostal.eu . TL;DR : My Hetzner k3s lab quietly became a platform. Dozens of operators with leader-election leases hammered the default datastore — SQLite via kine — until…
Bengaluru’s civic woes
It remains to be seen whether clearance drives will lead to long-term solutions
Summer interview: Bas defends dual role as SPD leader and minister: "I'm not getting tangled up"
The co-chair of the SPD is being pragmatic despite disastrous poll ratings. She demands of the Union that it clarifies its position on pensions.
Mid-Year Budget: Prioritise employment-led growth – ISSER to government
Presenting ISSER's review of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget in Accra, the Director of the Institute, Professor Robert Darko Osei, said while Ghana has recorded encouraging gains in economic growth, fiscal…
Rep. Turner says infrastructure should be "hardened" as U.S. probes water cyberattack
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said critical infrastructure assets "need to be hardened" as investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology…
der8auer tests PC chimney effect, dropping CPU temps by 19°C with a 110cm 3D-printed tower
Building one meant understanding what a chimney actually does, which isn't quite what the forum posts assume. Hot air rising is just convection, and it happens around anything warm.
Automating the Selection of Natural, High-Quality Single-Speaker Anchors
📝 Originally published (in Japanese) at forge.workstyle.tech . When developing a voice conversion app, you often find that the quality of the conversion depends more on the choice of the target voice…
My New Domain Was Labeled a Scam Before I Even Used It
I recently registered a domain for personal use . There was no online store, no payment form, no advertising, no downloads, and no attempt to collect anyone’s information.
Israeli startup Qedma helps IBM outperform top supercomputer using quantum technology
Qedma’s algorithms enabled IBM’s quantum computer to overcome noise and achieve a scientific computing advantage with potential commercial applications.
Those Anti-AI, Dumb Sunglasses Were a Smart Move: They Sold Out
A new batch of Normal F****** Sunglasses is on the way. “Useless for perverts,” The Onion says.
In a World of Smart Glasses, DuckDuckGo Made Dumb Ones on Purpose
They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.
DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone
They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.
How the words we teach English language learners changed
Article URL: https://pudding.cool/2026/07/essential-words/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49145590 Points: 161 # Comments: 89
Apple’s next big health bet could be turning glasses and headsets into fitness companions.
A new Apple job listing suggests the company wants health and fitness features to become a major part of its future glasses and headsets.
Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?
As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.
Apple still plans a camera-free AirPods Pro update for 2026
While the rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro won't be coming out until 2027, an update is still expected by the end of 2026.
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever.
One of Kerbal Space Program's biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: 'That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then'
The creator of KSP talks us through what's on his PC, from Full Throttle to Old School Runescape.
Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities.
Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why
Bazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.
Apple’s lease program is just a soft landing for you to spend on pricier iPhones this year
Apple's new lease program for purchasing its hardware is a clever tactic to soften the blow on your wallet for the upcoming wave of pricier than ever iPhones.
Common problems with Bluetooth speakers and how to fix them
Struggling with audio dropout or finnicky pairing? Ensure these common Bluetooth speaker problems aren't getting in the way of your auditory delights.
AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 Discounted in Latest Amazon Deals
Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99 , down from $249.00. This is the best price we've seen on the AirPods Pro 3 since Prime Day in June, coming in around $20 higher when compared…
Linux Desktop Market Share Surpasses 10% in North America
The blog Linuxiac reports: Linux has crossed a major milestone in North America, with the open-source operating system now accounting for 10.65% of desktop usage in the region, according to…
Xreal has made the most stylish budget smart glasses I’ve seen — and they give my RayNeo Air 4 Pros a real run for their money
I spent dozens of hours relaxing in my Xreal xbx smart glasses on my honeymoon.
Double digits! Air-launched 'Talon A' hypersonic vehicle notches big flight milestone
Stratolaunch has now conducted more than 10 flights with its Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, an autonomous, air-launched craft that can travel five times the speed of sound.
Opposition enacts Ram Temple theft in Parliament, BJP seeks action
INDIA bloc MPs engage in street theatre to target Centre over alleged Ram Temple embezzlement; Pappu Yadav dresses up in saffron to play priest, Opposition MPs line up as devotees
Map Shows States Hit By Cyberattacks on Water Systems
The FBI says water utilities in at least seven states were hit by cyberattacks as Minnesota, Michigan and others report incidents.
Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?
Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.
I spent 6 months with this pocket Android ereader — and it got me into books again, but didn’t break my smartphone addiction
The ViWoods AiPaper Reader is a smartphone-sized ereader that I carry with me everywhere, so now I can read anytime.
Electoral rolls shrink by 589,458 in less than two months as ECP removes 1.48m deceased voters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electoral rolls contracted by 589,458 voters between May 7 and July 2, 2026, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) removed a large number of deceased voters from the…
US troop pullback raises fears of more attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan - analysis
The removal of US Patriot systems could leave Iraqi Kurdistan more vulnerable after nearly 1,000 missiles and drones targeted the region since February.
Board warns job applicants against fake recruitment update
The CDCFIB board warns job applicants to disregard a fake recruitment update about status checks opening August 3. Get official information on CDCFIB recru Read More: https://punchng.com/board-warns-job-applicants-against-fake-recruitment-update/
Spain's Ceuta navigates aftermath of border surge as most migrants return home
Ceuta was returning to normal over the weekend after an unprecedented migrant surge that saw up to 60,000 people enter the tiny Spanish exclave from Morocco in just two days. But with at least 72 migrants dead and most arrivals having already returned to Morocco, residents were still grappling with the humanitarian, political and social…
I almost returned my Google Fitbit Air for broken sleep tracking until I changed one setting
A single tweak in Google Health revived the sleep points I'd been missing
I spoke to a hearing expert to find out the best ways to protect your kids' hearing — from headphones to listening limits
Protecting your little one's hearing takes everything from kid-friendly headphones to appropriate settings. An expert told Tom's Guide how.
South Dakota angler breaks 56-year pumpkinseed record with 1lb catch
A routine fishing trip on South Dakota's Wall Lake turned into a record-breaking moment for teenager Jack Backman after he caught a one-pound pumpkinseed, setting a new state record.
First open-source firmware for AM5 officially launches — Dasharo v0.9.0 brings Coreboot and openSIL to Zen 4 APUs on MSI B850
3mdeb has introduced a new open-source firmware for the MSI B850-P WiFi, marking the first time open-source firmware has been introduced to the AM5 platform.
What did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tell Trump that prompted a pause in US strikes on Iran?
The Saudi leader reportedly warned that reaching an agreement was essential to prevent the region “from being drawn into a wider conflict whose repercussions would affect regional and international…
OPEC+ Makes Small Quota Hike to Finish Unwinding 2023 Cuts
Major OPEC+ nations approved the latest small increase to their production quotas, a move that will complete the theoretical revival of supplies halted in 2023 and give them scope to add more barrels…
Nigerian woman reunites her mother with three siblings after 30 years
A Nigerian woman successfully reunites her mother with three long-lost siblings after 30 years, a heartwarming family reunion story that captivated many.
Some 9,500 employees laid off from Israeli hi-tech firms in first half of 2026, consultant says
Career consultant Hayut Yogev estimates that 65% of laid-off employees will seek another hi-tech position, while senior executives could take up to a year to find work.
RTX 5060 Ti survives car crash after being bent in half — short PCB saves the day, single memory chip resolder restore full performance
What happens when a graphics card gets in a car crash? If you're lucky, the damage is limited to just cosmetic scars that can go away over time with no serious damage under-the-hood.
I'm a 76-year-old baby boomer who has kept up with technology. It's helped me grow in my career and stay relevant.
Throughout my career, I've embraced all technological advancements. As a 76-year-old baby boomer, I'm still exploring new opportunities.
I ignored Reddit and built my own audiophile headphone setup for under $500 — here’s the gear I chose
No Sennheiser, no HIFIMAN.
7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
A series of failures, including poor maintenance, design and oversight, have been blamed for a deadly explosion at an industrial plant in Baotou in China’s Inner Mongolia region earlier this year. In an official report released on Sunday, the Inner Mongolian emergency management department said the blast at the Baotou Steel Group’s plant…
Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
Prolific Team Fortress 2 collector is selling his in-game case arsenal for an estimated $100,000 — 1.7 million items collected over 10 years are enough to fund a house purchase
One Team Fortress 2 player has amassed a collection of over 1.7 million cases from the game, and after nearly a decade of collecting, he’s selling the collection for an estimated $100,000.
Get 15% off NFHS Network subscription ahead of high school sports season
Here's how our readership can receive 15% off a yearly NFHS Network subscription to stream high school sports.
The Pixel 6 was a glorious mess, and Google is better for it
The Pixel 6 caused me a lot of pain.
Support for data centres goes back 40 years
There are more than 60 data centres in New Zealand, but a new report says growing concerns over their proliferation could harm the country's potential to become a regional hub serving Australia and…
Final days to lock in your favorite Microsoft Office apps for life for just $33
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $32.97 through Aug. 9 with a lifetime license.
As New York Finalizes New Social Media Rules, US Senate Considers Nationwide 'SCREEN' Act
New York has finalized new rules that will govern social media apps in the state starting on January 25, 2027. The law prohibits social media platforms from sending notifications to minors between…
Meet the 'internet radical' who helped Microsoft get email and AT&T get online
Tom Evslin on Bill Gates, the birth of Exchange, and dragging Ma Bell onto the web