How a new UN cybercrime treaty could be used to crack down on dissent
Even with human rights safeguards in place, the new convention risks giving authoritarian regimes new tools to target their critics.
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Yankees Top Prospect Homers For First Career Hit in MLB Debut
New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. homered for his first career hit in his MLB debut on Tuesday.
- 21-year-old George Lombard Jr. makes MLB debut.
- Yankees select Lombard 26th overall in 2023 draft.
- Lombard hits first career home run in Tuesday game.
Samsung, SK Hynix test Chinese chip tools as hedge against US risks
The memory chipmakers began testing AMEC etching equipment about two years ago, when uncertainty was mounting over whether Washington would continue allowing them to import U.S.
Global downloads of S. Korean apps reach 1.8 bln in 2025: report
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Global downloads of South Korean mobile apps on the Go...
Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.
Conor McGregor Needed 5 Surgeries After ACL Injury vs Max Holloway
Conor McGregor revealed he's had multiple surgeries after suffering a knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 last month.
- McGregor suffered ACL and meniscus tear in right knee during UFC 329 fight.
- Five surgeries needed for knee injury repair, recovery estimated 9-12 months.
- McGregor hopeful to return to Octagon in 2027 after 5-year absence.
Zakai Zeigler challenges NCAA's new 5-season model in court fight over eligibility
Lawyers for former Tennessee basketball player Zakai Zeigler filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday using the NCAA's recent sweeping changes to its eligibility rules to bolster their case challenging the…
The Giants’ trade deadline finally made them interesting
An important trade deadline that has the franchise setup for a competitive window in… maybe a couple of years?
Goldman-Backed Biotech Attovia Raises $289 Million in US IPO
Attovia Therapeutics Inc., an early-stage drug developer focused on immune system diseases with high unmet need, raised $289 million in a US initial public offering that priced at the top of its…
Foreigners adopt Vietnam's digital ID for faster public services
Foreign residents in Vietnam are increasingly using level-2 electronic IDs to access faster, more transparent public services as the country advances its digital government reforms.
Vietnam's largest island adds 8,500 flights in 7 months ahead of APEC 2027
Passenger volumes at Phu Quoc International Airport have repeatedly set records, with more than 4.48 million passengers served during January - July, up nearly 38% annually.
Grab’s US$235M ‘profit’ headline hides a biz still burning cash where it matters most
Grab Holdings wants investors to look at one number: US$235 million in profit for the second quarter of 2026, a dramatic jump from just US$20 million a year ago.
Sharks, scares and Statham: 8 movies to add to your August watchlist
From the return of 'Insidious' to yet another Anne Hathaway film, this month's movie lineup has something for everyone.
PH indirectly benefited from identity politics too, says Kian Ming
Former Bangi MP says PH previously appealed to non-Malay voters to unite, much like BN and PN have been urging the Malays to rally behind them.
Northern Marianas: US approves disaster aid for typhoon-hit Rota
The US president approved a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Bavi.
SpaceX says it’s coming for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers
SpaceX President Gwynn Shotwell said the company's next-gen Starlink Mobile satellites will launch 2027, improving service capacity.
- SpaceX's Starlink Mobile aims to attract AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers.
- Next-generation satellites planned for 2027 to offer "100 times better" service.
- Starlink Mobile intends to become a full-fledged wireless carrier after launch.
Paramount: Trial on Warner takeover not until March
Lawsuits from several US states and screenwriters are holding up the takeover of the Hollywood veteran. Not much is likely to happen before next March. The takeover is going to be expensive for Paramount.
Hollywood Deal: Trial on Warner takeover not until March
Lawsuits from several US states and screenwriters are holding up the takeover of Hollywood veteran Warner Brothers. Not much is likely to happen before next March. It is going to be expensive for Paramount.
US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa in Washington
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington after Brazil withheld formal approval for President Donald Trump's nominee as U.S. ambassador and denied visas to two American diplomats, a senior US State Department official said yesterday.
High Court throws out reduced sentence for teen who killed Emma Lovell
The High Court of Australia throws out a reduced sentence handed to a 17-year-old jailed over the murder of Brisbane woman Emma Lovell.
Data embassies, sovereign cloud at the heart of India's data centre roadmap
The government seeks to promote indigenous IT hardware manufacturing, expand edge data centres beyond metro cities, build a skilled workforce, and encourage the use of renewable energy to support…
Abia NSCDC seeks tech professional upgrade
Abia NSCDC personnel undergo a 5-day workshop on technological advancement in security management, intelligence, and investigation to enhance skills.
Beyond supply glut, Manila condo market faces 'repricing': The numbers that matter
Manila: The condominium market here entered 2026 with a paradox: a huge housing need exists while Metro Manila simultaneously has a condo glut.
Eating less protein may ‘slow’ ageing. But here’s why the evidence isn’t clear-cut
A new review links to eating less protein to longer lifespans and improved metabolism. But lots of this evidence comes from animals, not humans.
- Consuming less protein may slow aging, but evidence is inconclusive.
- Most studies come from animal research, limiting human applicability.
- Current guidelines recommend 15-25% daily energy intake from protein.
Pentadbiran MB baharu N Sembilan dijangka tempuh ‘gelora’
Beberapa wakil rakyat tidak hadir majlis angkat sumpah Ismail Lasim, manakala seorang pemimpin Wawasan mengingatkan kedudukan menteri besar baharu itu bergantung kepada sokongan 24 lagi Adun BN dan…
Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Bending Spoons to acquire productivity software startup Airtable for $1.285B
Technology holding company Bending Spoons S.p.A. today announced plans to acquire Airtable Inc., the developer of a popular cloud-based spreadsheet platform. The all-cash deal is worth $1.285 billion. That’s less than the approximately $1.4 billion Airtable has raised from its investors.
Why is Intel sharing its Atom CPU technology with a start-up? The answer could be in low-power x86 design
Rosaic, a new Delaware startup with former Rivos staff and ties to Intel's CEO, gained unusual licensing access to Intel's Atom chip technology.
Decolonizing economics means questioning where its ideas came from and imagining new ones
Economics shapes many aspects of our daily lives, from the prices we pay to the policies governments adopt. Yet many of the ideas taught as universal principles of economics emerged from a narrow…
Tomorrow’s U.S. Senate Vote: Four Internet Bills, One Wrong Direction
The Senate Commerce Committee will vote this week on several censorious and privacy invasive bills: KOSA , the SCREEN Act , Youth AI Privacy Act, and CHATBOT Act .
African Alliance submits recapitalisation plan to NAICOM after handover
African Alliance Insurance Plc has disclosed that it has submitted its recapitalisation plan to the National Insurance Commission and is awaiting further regulatory directives to commence…
China’s Quant Curbs Sap Volatility and Turnover: Equity Insight
China’s latest initiative to rein in quantitative trading is proving something of a double-edged sword for the stock market as it has reduced volatility, but also sapped turnover.
Opening Web Invite Links Directly in the App with Expo Router
This article is an English translation of the original Japanese article. In my club management app, I use the following invite URL for both web and iOS app: https://squad-note.com/invite/{orgId} If…
- Expo Router used to open invite links directly in app or display web page
- Custom Scheme (squadnote://) configured for app-specific URLs
- Universal Links serve as primary entry point for secure web URL association
Sajith cites SC ruling requiring referendum for changes to retirement age of sitting SC, CA judges
“2022 SC judgement holds that changing incumbent judges’ retirement ages adversely affects judicial independence” By Saman Indrajith SJB and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday told…
- Sajith Premadasa argues referendum needed for retirement age changes, citing 2022 SC ruling.
- Government justified amendment for judicial efficiency, opposed by legal organizations.
- Justice Minister says retirement age extension part of broader judicial reform program.
International Association of Judges asks govt. to withdraw proposed Constitutional amendment
The International Association of Judges (IAJ), the world’s largest global organisation, representing national judges’ associations, has expressed serious concerns over the NPP government’s proposed…
Travel back to 2001 and the dawn of the camera phone
It's also been 25 years since we were first able to send photos between phones
‘Active problem solving’ seen as key to banks’ sustainable profitability
By Sanath Nanayakkare In an era defined by volatile geopolitics, trade wars, and shifting global supply chains, the fundamental role of global financial institutions is undergoing a profound…
- Banks must solve problems, not just profit from financial stress
- Trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions impact corporate profit margins
- Multinational bank must adapt to evolving supply chains and economic uncertainties
Why China’s new sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong is drawing global interest
China’s Ministry of Finance is set to raise 15 billion yuan (US$2.22 billion) through a sovereign bond auction in Hong Kong, tapping international capital just days after the city launched a…
A fixed-time fault-tolerant tracking control for fractional-order UAV networks using adaptive fuzzy neural and event-triggered mechanisms
Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-65044-z A fixed-time fault-tolerant tracking control for fractional-order UAV networks using adaptive fuzzy neural and…
The Investing Heavyweights That Backed Situational Awareness Before It Blew Up
The hedge fund behind aggressive AI bets tapped into a roster of big-name investors. Some warned the founder that he was taking big risks.
Virtual reality-assisted neuromuscular training effects on agility performance and injury prevention in basketball athletes: a controlled laboratory experiment
Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-48999-x Virtual reality-assisted neuromuscular training effects on agility performance and injury prevention in basketball…
Amélie (2023)
Amélie is a selfie printer that prints photos on cheap thermal paper, reminiscent of old instant photos. Comments
Snowflake to Databricks: what the migration actually costs you
Most Snowflake-to-Databricks migrations get sold on cost and delivered on something else. The credit line item is what gets the project funded, but the teams that finish happy are usually the ones…
- Snowflake and Databricks differ in storage/compute billing structure.
- Migration strategies: lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting.
- Budget for double billing during migration period.
CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats
MasterCraft Boat Holdings today said it is adding CarPlay to its upcoming Crest and Balise Pontoons. The company is working with Savvy Navvy to bring ‌CarPlay‌ and on-water navigation to…
Mana: 2-3 Seconds to Feeling Human
so I shipped a voice AI assistant that runs entirely on my machine. no cloud, no APIs, no latency nightmares. the original idea came from Alice in Sword Art Online — an AI that feels like an actual…
- Mana voice AI processes user commands locally within 2-3 seconds
- Single unified Qwen 4B model reduces latency significantly
- XML format separates reasoning, code, and explanation for efficiency
WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected
To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users.
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
FG to begin rollout of 90,000km fibre optic network — Minister
The Federal Government is set to begin the rollout of a 90,000km fibre optic network, a major digital infrastructure project to transform broadband connect Read More…
Facebook obliterated 20 years of my online life for no apparent reason
Meta’s automated moderation systems can erase decades of personal histories in seconds, exposing the severe risks of relying on unaccountable algorithms to safeguard digital memories.
- Facebook erased 20 years of writer's online life without explanation.
- Appeal button failed to restore account, leaving writer unseen.
- Meta's algorithms criticized for lacking transparency and oversight.
libexpat now funded by the City of Munich for up to 6 months
Article URL: https://blog.hartwork.org/posts/libexpat-city-of-munich-open-source-sabbatical/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176606 Points: 281 # Comments: 64
Watch out — Microsoft login pages are being abused as hackers try and lure in unlucky victims, here's what to look out for
No passwords were stolen, and MFA never came into it; they walked away with access to mail, files, Teams, SharePoint, and calendars across around 120 organizations.
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like
Google unveiled the Googlebook laptop in May, explaining that several OEMs would be joining in with their own take on the AI-ready machine.
The 9 best e-readers weve ever tested
See the best e-readers we've tested, with options from Kindle, Kobo, and the tablet world. Grab an e-reader and hit your reading goals.
DJI's Latest Osmo Action 6 8K Video Camera Drops to $308 During the AliExpress Back to School Sale
Everyone else still has it for $439, including Amazon.