Forget $1,000+ robot vacuums: iRobot’s auto-washing Roomba Plus 505 Combo hits $499
Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 50% on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at Amazon.
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I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing.
MacBook Air laptops are reportedly in short supply due to Ramaggedon
Not only did MacBook Air prices recently go up, but you couldn't get one today even if you wanted to.
Massive leak reveals Lenovo Googlebook 15 ahead of launch
We get our clearest look yet at Google's new Android-powered laptops, potentially launching at IFA in September.
Lexars 2TB SSD just dropped by $130, right in the middle of RAMageddon
Get the Lexar 2TB ES5 Magnetic External SSD for $269.99, down from $399.99 — a 33% discount, even as memory and storage prices spike.
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
Steve Elmers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
Flock cameras are everywhere. Here's how they track cars.
Flock Safety's license plate readers are raising privacy concerns and igniting a surveillance debate. Here's what you need to know.
The best laptops of 2026: Out of the 80+ models weve tried, these are our 9 favorites
We tested over 80 laptops in the past two years to find the best laptop for every budget. See how the top MacBooks compare to our favorite Windows PCs.
Samsung may have downgraded the Galaxy S27 Pro’s zoom lens to cut costs
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro may ship with a smaller, shorter-range zoom camera than previously suggested, according to a new report tying the change to rising component costs.
I use this one setting every time I travel, and it saves me a fortune on mobile data
This Android setting helps me avoid expensive roaming charges.
Google’s Moonshot Factory is just getting started
A couple of miles from Google headquarters, a rehabbed midcentury shopping mall is home to a company that might be even Googlier than Google.
Harsh Goenka marvels at Japan's 'Human fridge', suggests installation in street corners to combat summer heat
Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, fascinated with Japan's 'human fridge' invention suggested installation in street corners to combat summer heat in India.
The delete button is lying to you — and the reason you trust it is the same reason it knows so much.
It is 1:47 a.m. somewhere in Accra. A man is lying beside his wife, phone tilted away from her at that particular angle we have all mastered. He is not texting another woman.
Xiaomi just launched an SUV with seven seats and a bedroom upstairs
The Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max combines seven seats, a transforming cabin, an optional rooftop bedroom, and 1,705km of claimed range for around $44,400.
Most commuters want states to penalise app-based taxi drivers for ride cancellations, finds survey
A LocalCircles survey found that 76 per cent of app-based taxi users want states to penalise drivers for unjustified ride cancellations, similar to Maharashtra's new policy.
CXMT plans second chip plant in Beijing and is in talks on its funding, sources say
China's largest chipmaker CXMT is planning a new memory-chip plant in Beijing. This facility would be built in the Yizhuang area where another fab already operates.
Bonsai: Janestreet's UI Library
Article URL: https://github.com/janestreet/bonsai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49152842 Points: 188 # Comments: 70
Claude Code is revolutionizing digital archaeology. Enterprise better dig it
'As a big AI skeptic, you just blew my mind'
Up to S$9K per month: 30 top-paying jobs for under-30 year-olds in S’pore, according to MOM
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower.
How to Solve ITMS-90035 Error: From Signature Chain Troubleshooting to IPA Regeneration
When uploading to the App Store, ITMS-90035 is a typical signing error. Many people first assume the IPA is corrupted, but in reality, this error is more related to certificates, provisioning…
AI Shopping Agents Are Flooding Retail. Most Security Systems Still Cannot Tell Which Ones to Trust
AI shopping agents are reshaping ecommerce security. Learn why agentic commerce demands continuous trust, fraud prevention, and identity verification.
GPTZero Plans to Join Superhuman
GPTZero is joining Superhuman to build an authenticity layer that travels with you wherever you read, write, and create.
Mem0 Auto-Resolves Memory Conflicts For You — Until It Silently Deletes One You Still Need
Mem0 markets its add() call as "just talk to it, it figures out memory." Mostly true — under the hood, every add() runs an LLM-driven pipeline that extracts facts from the input, searches for…
5 Mac Studio Alternatives for 2026
Compare five Mac Studio alternatives for professional graphics, creative work, local AI, and repairability, including pricing, strengths, and trade-offs.
Gartner Says 40% of Apps Will Have AI Agents by December. Here's the Plumbing Nobody Puts on the Slide.
There's a number going around dev.to this week. Gartner says 40% of enterprise apps will ship a task-specific AI agent by the end of 2026. Last year it was under 5%. Every deck quotes it.
Presentation: Architecting AI Systems for the Messy Reality of Enterprises: Why Agentic Compute is the Missing Layer
Arun Joseph shares real-world insights on scaling enterprise agentic platforms like Deutsche Telekom’s LMOS. He discusses bridging organizational fault lines, replacing tool sprawl with core platform…
New Zealand climbers trapped on Solomon Islands' highest mountain
Torrential rain has left two men stranded on the side Solomon Islands' largest mountain.
Google’s voice search redesign could make its AI search tools easier to find
Google is testing a redesigned voice search interface that merges regular search, AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search into one swipeable toolbar.
I’ve tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and it proves Apple really needs to solve this one thing
While the Galaxy Z Fold 8 delivers top-tier hardware, its flawed app scaling proves that Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold doesn't need to win on hardware — it needs to win with developers.
'Not giving up': Vinesh Phogat says wrestlers to appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal in sexual harassment case
Vinesh Phogat's remarks came after Brij Bhushan was acquitted in the sexual harassment case lodged by six women wrestlers against him and secretary Vinod Tomar.
Google’s Voice Search redesign puts every search option at your fingertips
Your thumb can finally stop doing all the hard work.
Delhi HC seeks NIA reply on Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi’s plea in terror case
The bench fixed September 30 as the next date of hearing, even as NIA opposed appeal asserting that the same had been filed beyond the limitation period prescribed under the NIA Act
Kerala rains: Water level of major rivers in Ernakulam crosses warning mark
District administration issues alert to people living along Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha and Kaliyar rivers as water levels continued to rise
Record heat wave continues to grapple S. Korea
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea continued to struggle with an unprecedente...
PH tadbir P Pinang seperti biasa di sebalik kemenangan BN-PN di NS
Pengerusi Kon Yeow kata PH Pulau Pinang akan fokus kepada pembangunan, kebajikan dan khidmat.
How monsoon ready is Chennai?
As Chennai begins the countdown to the Northeast monsoon, the city confronts the twin challenges of a weak Southwest monsoon, followed by prospects of intense rainfall during the ensuing monsoon.
How SMEs are reshaping our construction industry
Thethe Mokele from Pinsent Masons explores the decline of SA’s construction sector and the rise of SMEs through joint ventures and government support.
Mum, boyfriend charged with murdering 5-year-old
The two are accused of committing the offence at a house in Lintang Merak, Sungai Dua, on July 23.
India Moves to Rescue Renewable Energy Projects Stalled by Grid Shortages
The Indian government will consider waiving transmission charges for solar and wind energy developers facing delays in the commissioning of their projects due to transmission line shortages.
Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein’s register of people behind companies and foundations
BERLIN (AP) — A cyberattack tapped the data of some 31,000 people in Liechtenstein’s register of people behind companies and foundations in the wealthy principality, the government said.
Crypto treasury firm ZeroStack warns of survival risk amid $82.5M loss
The Nasdaq-listed company relies largely on staking rewards to fund operations, while its 0G holdings were valued 91% below their recorded costs.
Cybersecurity: Cyberattack on Liechtenstein – 31,000 data records affected
Hackers have cracked the "directory of economically entitled persons" of the principality. The government has convened a crisis team.
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new…
- US President Donald Trump scheduled Iran negotiations for Monday
- UKMTO reported tanker explosion near Oman's Khasab port
- Israeli forces conducted bombing operations in southern Lebanon
China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched an smart helmet for food couriers with features enabled by artificial intelligence technology, following similar roll-outs by rivals Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan as they seek to improve rider safety and boost delivery efficiency.
Electric air taxis are finally ready for takeoff
A new breed of aircraft—half-helicopter, half-drone—begin real world tests across the U.S. this summer thanks to a federal program. First up is cargo, with passengers close behind.
I threw everything at a $119 mattress protector and a $21 alternative — but which can survive our dreaded red wine test?
Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).
AI shrinks vulnerability exploitation window to one day, raises cyber risks: J.P. Morgan
Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding software flaws, which attackers exploit quickly. The time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation has narrowed significantly. Organisations struggle to patch discovered weaknesses before they are compromised. AI can also bolster defenses by suggesting code fixes and remediation.
Prices of conventional DRAM, NAND products reach record highs in July: data
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The average prices of conventional dynamic random-acce...
IT boss left root session open for bring-your-kid-to-work day
Daddy, I typed a Unix command! Was it a bad one?
Don't be a meat proxy
Article URL: https://gruhn.me/blog/2026-08-03/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49151933 Points: 179 # Comments: 76
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Kenya’s piracy hunt
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These iClever Q950s might be the best kid headphones I’ve ever tried
The iClever Q950 headphones sound surprisingly good while still offering kid-friendly aesthetics.
Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threats, search ops on
Authorities said all safety protocols are in place and no suspicious objects have been found so far.
Hackers target Bitcoin’s safest hiding place in ongoing Coldcard attack
Coldcard is a brand of hardware device that allows users to secure their Bitcoin in so-called cold wallets.
Microsoft Releases TypeScript 7.0 with a Native Go Compiler, Delivering 10x Faster Builds
Microsoft has released TypeScript 7.0, featuring a native compiler that improves build speeds by 8x to 12x. Notable performance enhancements were evidenced in real codebases.
Data of 100,000 UK police officers leaked on dark web
Cybercriminals breached a key law enforcement database, exposing officers to the same threats they investigate.